Delta Flight Museum
Republic Airlines: One of Delta's Family Tree Airlines
Republic Airlines Sunglasses (1979/1986)Delta Flight Museum
On July 1, 1979, North Central Airlines and Southern Airways merged to form Republic Airlines, the first airline merger to happen after deregulation.
Republic Airlines Joining More of America Bag Tag (1979/1986)Delta Flight Museum
In 1980, after the buyout of Hughes Airwest, Republic Airlines served more U.S. airports than any other airline.
Republic Airlines Supervisory Captain Uniform Wings (1979/1986)Delta Flight Museum
Republic was headquartered at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport though its largest hub was Detroit.
Republic Airlines Boeing 727-200 Model Airplane (1979/1986)Delta Flight Museum
Republic Airlines operated over 130 Douglas DC-9s, the most of any airline. Republic also flew 727s, 757s, MD-80s and continued to operate Convair 580 turboprops that had been flown by North Central.
Republic Airlines You'll Like Our Style! (1979/1986)Delta Flight Museum
Republic used the “Herman the Duck” logo that was part of North Central’s livery and even introduced a mascot version of the aquatic bird.
I Love Republic Airlines (1979/1986)Delta Flight Museum
Northwest Orient Airlines purchased Republic in 1986. After the acquisition Northwest removed Orient from their name and utilized Republic’s Minneapolis, Memphis and Detroit hubs to expand their domestic network. Republic became part of Delta’s family tree during the Northwest merger in 2008.
Republic Airlines Pilot Uniform Hat (1979/1986)Delta Flight Museum
The major components of a Republic Airlines pilot's uniform in the next three slides
Republic Airlines Pilot Uniform Hat Badge (1979/1986)Delta Flight Museum
Republic Airlines Pilot Uniform Jacket (1979/1986)Delta Flight Museum
Republic Airlines Flight Attendant Uniform Wings (1979/1986)Delta Flight Museum
Republic Airlines Kiddie Wings (1979/1986)Delta Flight Museum
Republic Airlines Employee Service Pin (1979/1986)Delta Flight Museum
Republic Airlines Teaspoon (1979/1986)Delta Flight Museum
Republic Airlines silverware featuring their Herman the Duck logo
Republic Airlines Dinner Fork (1979/1986)Delta Flight Museum
Republic Airlines Dinner Knife (1979/1986)Delta Flight Museum
Republic Airlines Wine Glass (1979/1986)Delta Flight Museum
Republic Airlines Shot Glass (1979/1986)Delta Flight Museum
Republic Airlines Beverage Cup (1979/1986)Delta Flight Museum
Republic Airlines Flight Bag (1979/1986)Delta Flight Museum
Republic Airlines Playing Cards (1979/1986)Delta Flight Museum
Republic Airlines Matchbook (1979/1986)Delta Flight Museum
Curator: Timothy Frilingos
Archivist: Marie Force
Registrar: Austin Coleman
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