Points of Departure
It was a stunning evolution from the modest start in 1927 when Pan Am serviced its single 90-mile route, to the global era when a mighty fleet of jet aircraft flew around the world. See more.
We've assembled a constellation of important links to history museums and sites for further learning and discovery, history timelines, and information about Pan Am firsts and aircraft for you to explore. Read more.
Far more than solely an air carrier, Pan Am was - among other things - a symbol, a way of life, a unique institution, and so much more. We brought together some of these experiences here.
Pan Am's contribution to the world of aviation: Unique leadership and first-hand accounts of those affiliated with Pan Am, as well as buildings still gracing our physical landscape. Re-visit here.
Over six decades of operating America's foremost international air carrier have provided a wealth of images to explore. We're pleased to share a few groups of pictures with you here.
From Pan Am's very first days, moving images and not long after, recorded sound were capturing the action for posterity. We're fortunate to be able to present some samples here.
Many thousands of men and women worked for Pan Am over the years, doing a myriad of jobs in locations around the world. Their experiences ranged from the prosaic to the heroic. We're fortunate to be able to share some of them here.
