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In the 1980s, Continental offered its first- and business-class passengers premium meals on white china with the Contrails Red logo. #AirlineMealSets#AvGeek#PaxExThis tweet was posted on June 21, 2023.
“More than a Meal: Airline Meal Service Sets, 1960s–80s” is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/RZvuSbD00G
#AirlineMealSets#AvGeek#PaxExThis tweet was posted on June 21, 2023.
Continental's service mark featured an aerodynamic oval with jet contrails designed to communicate the carrier’s new global services. Over the next 20 years, “Contrails Red” became the predominant color, while the symbol also appeared in gold, black, and white. #AirlineMealSetsThis tweet was posted on June 21, 2023.
Founded as Varney Speed Lines in 1934, Continental Airlines expanded its domestic regional services during the 1950s & 60s. When the airline became an international carrier in the late 1960s, it launched a new corporate identity created by Saul Bass & Associates. #AirlineMealSetsThis tweet was posted on June 21, 2023.
More than a Meal: Airline Meal Service Sets, 1960s–80s” is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/RZvuSbD00G
#AirlineMealSets#AvGeek#PaxExThis tweet was posted on April 19, 2023.
These motifs were inspired by the JAL logo called the “tsurumaru” or "crane circle," created in 1958 by Jerry Huff of Botsford, Constantine and Gardner of San Francisco who was inspired by Japanese Kamon or family crests.
#AirlineMealSets#AvGeekThis tweet was posted on April 19, 2023.
JAL introduced the Boeing 747 widebody in 1970. During this decade, JAL offered its passengers premium meal services on ceramic dishware created by Noritake of Japan featuring either a single crane or a flock of cranes in blue. #AirlineMealSets#AvGeekThis tweet was posted on April 19, 2023.
Japan Air Lines (JAL) was formed and initiated domestic operations in 1951. The airline launched transpacific international service between Tokyo and San Francisco with Douglas DC-6B airliners in 1954.
#AirlineMealSets#AvGeekThis tweet was posted on April 19, 2023.
More than a Meal: Airline Meal Service Sets, 1960s–80s” is on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. https://t.co/RZvuSbD00G
#AirlineMealSets#AvGeek#PaxExThis tweet was posted on December 05, 2022.
Prepared in its San Francisco kitchen, United’s hearty entrees included broiled ham steaks with pineapple and whipped potatoes. The set was in use until 1970.
#AirlineMealSets#AvGeekThis tweet was posted on December 05, 2022.
The service mark was repeated on the glassware, while the silver-plated flatware by the International Silver Company featured United’s shield logo with the carrier’s cursive-script logotype. The pattern was designed in a traditional, retrospective style. #AirlineMealSets#AvGeekThis tweet was posted on December 05, 2022.
United contracted the Syracuse China Company of Syracuse, NY, to create ceramic plates, bowls, coffee cups, and saucers in a classic, beige, scalloped edge design. The pattern comprised a brown line around the rim and United’s shield and circle logo. #AirlineMealSets#AvGeekThis tweet was posted on December 05, 2022.