National Airlines facts for kids
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A National DC-10 at London Heathrow Airport
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| Commenced operations | 1934 |
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| Ceased operations | 1980 |
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| Headquarters | Miami-Dade County, Florida |
National Airlines was an important airline in the United States that flew from 1934 to 1980. It was well-known for its long flights across the country. These flights connected major cities like Miami, Los Angeles, and New York City. In 1979, another big airline called Pan American World Airways bought National Airlines.
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The Story of National Airlines
National Airlines started its journey in Jacksonville, Florida. It was founded by a person named George T. Baker. In its early years, the airline mainly flew within Florida and other parts of the southern United States.
Flying to New Places
In 1946, National Airlines began flying to Havana, Cuba. This was an exciting new route for the airline. However, these flights stopped in 1961. This happened because of the Cuban embargo, which limited travel and trade between the U.S. and Cuba.
During the 1970s, National Airlines grew even more. It started flying to cities in Europe, like Amsterdam and London. This allowed people to travel across the Atlantic Ocean with National.
The End of an Era
In January 1980, Pan American World Airways officially finished buying National Airlines. This meant that National Airlines stopped operating as a separate company. Its routes and planes became part of Pan American World Airways.
Images for kids
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A National Airlines DC-10 airplane.
See also
You can also read about National Airlines in Spanish: National Airlines para niños
