Pan Am has announced a special 2025 commemorative journey that will follow the historic Southern and Northern transatlantic routes first flown by Pan American World Airways. Supported by Pan American World Airways and the Pan Am Museum Foundation and officially licensed by Pan Am Brands, the 12-day voyage is limited to 50 guests and will be operated on a privately chartered Boeing 757 configured exclusively with business-class lie-flat seats.
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Departing from New York City on June 27, 2025, the “Tracing the Transatlantic Pan Am” itinerary will be a round-trip to Europe with scheduled stops in Bermuda, Lisbon (Portugal), Marseille (France), London (United Kingdom) and Foynes (Ireland). The route intentionally mirrors the original Pan Am Southern Transatlantic corridor between New York and Marseille as well as the Northern Transatlantic connection between London and New York.
“Since 1927, Pan Am has left an indelible mark on the world. From humble beginnings as the first commercial carrier for the U.S. Air Mail, Pan Am’s founder Juan T. Trippe went on to build a global aviation network that helped bring people and places closer together,” said Craig Carter, CEO of Pan American World Airways and owner of Pan Am Brands. “This journey has been carefully curated to honor Pan Am’s legacy in a respectful and authentic way.” Carter is serving as host for the voyage.
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The journey is operated by Bartelings, a specialist in private aircraft tours, and will feature gala opening and closing evenings at the newly renovated Waldorf Astoria in New York City. Bookings are now available, with fares starting at $59,950 per person.
Linda Freire, chair of the Pan Am Museum Foundation and a former Pan Am flight attendant, reflected on the significance of the event: “A commemorative Pan Am flight that celebrates what we stood for speaks to the enduring strength of the brand and the people who made it memorable. Pan Am’s contributions to aviation history continue to inspire, and I look forward to seeing the aircraft in Pan Am livery depart from JFK.”