Pan Am, an iconic airline brand, is set to make a comeback with a 12-day transatlantic journey from New York to London, with a stopover in Ireland.
Pan Am’s logo was purchased from the failed company in 1991 and is under new ownership, is launching themed journeys that recall its golden age of air travel.
The airline’s distinctive blue and white logo evokes memories of its impeccable service, gourmet meals, and elegant crew.
The inaugural 12-day journey will be limited to 50 guests and will fly round-trip to Europe from New York. Planned special events include an evening of fado in Lisbon, a July 4th celebration in London, and an exclusive dinner at the Flying Boat and Maritime Museum in Foynes, which houses the only B314 Flying Boat replica in the world.
The itinerary follows Pan Am’s 1920s network of international Clipper flying boats with transatlantic route between New York City and Marseilles, and a northern route between London and New York
The experience is designed to honour Pan Am’s legacy with Pan Am livery, uniforms for pilots and flight attendants.
Luxury accommodations and experiences throughout, including gala at Waldorf Astoria NY and high-end hotel stays in the Rosewood Bermuda to the Four Seasons Ritz in Lisbon, The Savoy in London and Dromoland Castle Hotel in Ireland.
Passengers will fly in luxury on a reconfigured Boeing 757,with lie flat seats leased from Icelandair.
Flying Boats had hulls that allowed them to take off from and land on water. Pan Am primarily used them before World War II, connecting continents and laying the groundwork for the birth of the modern aviation industry well before the construction of airports with long runways.
The journey will feature luxury amenities, upscale accommodations, and special events, including gala evenings and exclusive experiences. There will be a hand-picked crew, “buddy” seats for gathering/socialising, upscale continental cuisine, and expedited customs and immigration at each stop.
Pan Am plans to expand its brand presence to include exclusive airport lounges, private terminals, and branded merchandise in the future.
The journey, organized by travel specialist Criterion Travel for the owner of the Pan Am brand, will cost $59,950 for two sharing, or 10pc more for solo travelers, departing on June 27 next year.
The relaunch of Pan Am is aimed at both honouring its past and appealing to new customers, with plans for exclusive themed flights into the luxury travel space in the future.
Craig Carter, CEO of Pan American World Airways and owner of Pan Am Brands, who will host the trip said “since 1927, Pan Am has left an indelible mark on the world. From humble beginnings as the first commercial carrier for the U.S. Air Mail, Pan Am’s founder Juan T. Trippe went on to create a vast aviation empire across the globe, literally bringing the world closer together one flight at a time. The notion that a commemorative Pan Am flight will celebrate all we stood for is a testament to the strength of the brand and what the airline and its people stood for.”
Linda Freire, Chair of the Pan Am Museum Foundation and a former Pan Am flight attendant said “Pan Am’s legacy and pioneering achievement in aviation live on. I can’t wait to see the aircraft with Pan Am livery taking off from JFK.”
The 12-day inaugural Pan Am journey—which promises to be a bucket-list adventure—will begin on Friday, June 27, 2025, and finish on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Price is $59,950 per person (double occupancy) or $65,500 for single occupancy, Tracing the Transatlantic is now open for booking. For information, call 1-800-PAA-1927.
