M. C. Hühne

I've read several books on the history of Pan Am Airline, but found this book to be the most interesting one. It covers the entire span of Pan Am's life from it's start in 1927 flying airmail, it's first passenger carrying flight a few months later to it's demise in 1991. Pan Am was considered by many to be the greatest airline the world has ever known and the reasons why are detailed here. From it's innovative business strategies that emphasized an ever expanding offering of flight routes to it's willingness to solve previously considered insurmountable trans ocean flights and it's active participation in America's war effort. Pan Am was the catalyst that spurred aircraft manufacturers to create innovative airplanes that could fly farther, faster and carry more passengers and cargo. The airline created the Intercontinental Hotel chain, established an airline in China and led the way in flight services and in advertising design. The color photography and graphics are outstanding and the large format of the book enables this. This book is a thoroughly enjoyable read.… (meer)