Pan Am Airlines was once the symbol of luxury travel, but in 1991, the company filed for bankruptcy and went out of business. That said, it’s hard to keep a well-known brand name grounded.
Pan Am is taking to the sky once again in 2025, with a privately-chartered, 12-day trip on a Boeing 757-200 that will hit the stops on the airline’s original transatlantic routes. The flight will depart on June 27.
“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,” wrote Criterion Travel, which is one of the companies behind the journey. “A time when the travel itself was a glamorous experience, and when the journey was as important and special as the destination.”
Of course, luxury isn’t cheap—and a 12-day flight won’t be either. Solo travelers will see a ticket price of $65,500, while couples will pay a discounted rate of $59,950 each. The rate includes flights and accommodations, most meals and beverages and a swag bag.
Only 50 seats are being offered on the flight.
The flight will depart from New York City and fly to Bermuda, followed by Lisbon. From there, you’ll explore Europe, with stops including Marseille, France; London; and Foynes, Ireland. You’ll return to New York on July 9. You’ll stay at top hotels including NYC’s Waldorf Astoria and London’s The Savoy.
Private aircraft touring company Bartelings is co-operating the flight with Criterion.
While it hasn’t flown in decades, nostalgia has kept Pan Am alive. Merchandise featuring the company’s distinct logo is sold in South Korea and there are plans to bring the Pan Am Experience, an airplane-themed restaurant, to Los Angeles in early 2025.
