Century Air Lines

Century Air Lines was a Chicago-based American airline of the early 1930s, owned by E. L. Cord. In 1932 its pilots staged what is described as the first strike in the history of commercial aviation, a notable moment for the young Air Line Pilots Association.The name itself captured the optimism of the period, when flying was becoming part of everyday travel.Browse our fan-made Century Air Lines watches, t-shirts and travel gear below.