Object Details
Physical Description
Southwest Airlines pink plastic boarding pass with "Fourth Boarding Group" and number 101 printed in black on both sides.
Summary
Boarding Passes
One way Southwest cut costs was by issuing reusable plastic boarding passes and eliminating assigned seating. The passes were sequentially numbered and color-coded for each flight. Passengers boarded in groups in the order in which they checked in. This encouraged early arrivals and speeded up seating, thus allowing Southwest to return an aircraft to service quickly.
Gift of Southwest Airlines
Credit Line
Donated by Southwest Airlines
Date
Circa 2000
Inventory Number
A20010070003
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MEMORABILIA
Materials
Plastic
Ink
Dimensions
2-D - Unframed (H x W): 20.3 x 7.6cm (8 x 3 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition
America by Air
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A20010070003