Pan Am is synonymous with glamorous travel. Although the airline stopped flying in 1991, the name still emanates nostalgia and symbolises an era before the words " overtourism " or "selfie stick" existed. Now, there's a chance to fly Pan Am again, provided you have deep pockets.
READ MORE: These are the best brunch spots in the world, according to new study Pan Am Brands, which owns the former airline's licensing rights, will fly a special Pan Am-branded private jet on a 12-day trip from New York City in June 2025. The "Tracing the Transatlantic" itinerary has stops in Bermuda, Lisbon, Marseille, London and Foynes, Ireland, all places that have significance to Pan Am and were on the airline's old routes. But the price tag? A cool $US59,950 ($88,000) a person.
READ MORE: Eight free things you can do in Melbourne to give your wallet a break The journey will take place on a privately chartered, All Business-Class Boeing 757-200. There are only 50 seats available for the flight, with guests able to enjoy modern lie-flat business class seats. "As we are becoming more accustomed to travel being a commodity, usually a way to get from point A to point B at the most economical price, we offer a reminder of the Golden Age of travel," the website reads.
"A time when the travel itself was a glamorous experience, and when the journey was as important and special as the destination." Indeed, flying was a novelty in the 1960s and '70s. Old photos show that even airplane food was an absol.