Description: VINTAGE 1970s TWA RED CARRY-ON FLIGHT BAG WITH STRAP This thing has some miles on it, that's for sure. DIMENSIONS: H: 14 x D: 4 1/2 x W: 10, Strap: 24" A BRIEF HISTORY OF CARRY-ON FLIGHT BAGS: In the 1930s, as commercial aircraft gained enough range to cross continents and oceans, flights could last many hours, and often overnight. So passengers had to be prepared. Personal items needed during a flight, therefore, were separated from one’s regular suitcase luggage to “carry on”. Suitcases were not only too big for the smaller airplane cabins, but were also carefully weighed for load balance and stored in an isolated compartment. Soon, airlines such as Pan Am, United, and TWA began offering small bags featuring their logos and mottos for carry-on items. Luggage manufacturers also responded with lines of small travel bags and cases. Foreseeing a great potential market in the mid-1950s, manufacturers secured rights to produce airline branded bags in large numbers. These were sold through mail-order catalogs and at airport stores and sometimes given out to first-class passengers and as promotional items at travel and tour agencies. By the late 1950s, the “flight bag” was featured in airline advertising and promotions. This new type of hand luggage, with its vivid graphics, became a chic and desirable status symbol that identified its user as a member of the new globe-trotting jet set. During the 1960s and 1970s, reduced ticket prices led to a great democratization of the airways and a corresponding rapid proliferation of flight bags worldwide. Airlines began experimenting with new, bright company color schemes that were reflected in the bags. New styles were also introduced. In the 1980s, the demand for flight bags declined, and by the 1990s, many carriers no longer offered them. ***SEE PHOTOS*** Red Vinyl or Nylon Travel Bag that definitely has some mileage on it. The front is in decent shape, but there are a couple of small tears, and the TWA logo is faded in places. The white trim is also in decent shape, with some stitching showing wear and tear. The strap is adjustable, and has some fraying and loose stitching. The back is in good shape, but with some smudges are minor staining. The TWA logo looks nice. The side pocket is in good shape, and contains a TWA Identification Card with space for name & address, and reads: FLY THE FINEST...FLY TWA. The top has more loose stitching and minor tears. The zipper is in good shape, nice and shiny, and the teeth are all fine. The inside of the bag has stains and could use a good cleaning. The bottom has some stains, and tears. The metal stud feet are all in good shape, tight and shiny.
Price: 12 USD
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
End Time: 2025-01-24T23:33:24.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Bag
Airline: TWA
