Today, in 1966, British European Airways launched its first jet service between London Heathrow and Glasgow.
Today, in 1988, Thailand announced the merger of the country’s two national carriers to form TG.
Today, in 1981, American LCC PEOPLExpress began service with a Boeing 737 flight from Newark.
Today, in 1988, the world's first Boeing 747-400, N401PW, took to the skies for the first time.
Today, in 1958, Aer Lingus operated its maiden transatlantic flight from Dublin to New York.
Today, in 1972, Eastern Air Lines placed the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar into commercial service.
Today, in 1935, the British airline Cambrian Airways was established as Cambrian Air Services.
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