Pan Am is “back” – Returns To New York JFK With Nostalgic Flight

On the 17th June the first private chartered jet commemorative Pan Am journey took off from JFK Airport (JFK), tracing the legendary Southern and Northern Transatlantic Routes pioneered by Pan American World Airways, one of the world’s iconic carriers. “Pan Am: Tracing the Transatlantic Routes” guests were welcomed  by voyage host Craig Carter, CEO Pan American World Airways,  along with flight attendants beautifully dressed in replicas of original Pan Am uniforms as they boarded the Boeing 757 aircraft configured with all Business Class lie-flat seating. Complete with the Pan Am logo on the fuselage and tail, this Pan Am Clipper, named Yankee Clipper II, joins an illustrious list of over 100 Pan Am Clippers as the first to fly under the Pan Am brand in many years.

The 12-day “Tracing the Transatlantic” journey began with a gala celebrating the iconic brand at Manhattan’s St. Regis last evening, June 16. Inspired by the pioneering spirit of the early Pan Am years, the commemorative journey flies round trip to Europe from New York City, closely following the routes of the original Flying Boats with stops in Bermuda, Lisbon, Marseille, London and Foynes in Ireland while staying at iconic hotels at each stopover.  One of the many highlights will be an exclusive dinner at the Flying Boat Museum in Foynes, Ireland, which houses the only B-314 Flying Boat replica in the world. The trip is supported by the Pan Am Museum Foundation and is officially licensed by Pan American World Airways.

“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 and its founder Juan T. Trippe went on to create a vast aviation empire across the globe, literally bringing the world closer together one flight at a time,” said CEO of Pan American World Airways Craig Carter. “It is exciting to embark on this journey, tracing both the original Pan Am Southern and Northern Transatlantic Routes and now announcing a Transpacific itinerary for 2026 that has been painstakingly designed to honor the unmatched legacy of Pan Am in the most respectful way.”

With strong interest in the golden age of travel, Pan American World Airways is announcing a 21-day  “Tracing the Transpacific” departing April 11, 2026, from San Francisco with stops in Tokyo, Siem Reap, Cambodia;  Singapore, Darwin, Sydney, Auckland and Nadi, Fiji.  Paying homage to those pioneering spirits as well as celebrating the legacy of what became known as the World’s Most Experienced Airline, this new journey also celebrates the human spirit of curiosity and interest in learning about other cultures and traditions in a modern, seamless way. The complete itinerary is available at link.

The Pan Am private air program is operated by Beyond Capricorn, a joint venture  of  Bartelings, a company specializing in touring worldwide by private aircraft, and Criterion Travel, a specialist in developing and operating tours and cruises for U.S. affinity organizations.

The “Tracing the Transpacific” journey is open with limited availability at $94,495 per person based on twin occupancy. For more information and to make a reservation please call 1-888-722-1927 or visit Pan Am: Tracing the Transatlantic Routes.

About Pan Am

Since 1927, Pan American World Airways has been synonymous with Quality, Style, Service and Innovation. During the golden age of aviation, the unforgettable images of classic Pan Am flight attendants and dapper air captains have long represented the pinnacle of class and style in the air and on the ground. Pan Am logos and wordmarks are some of the most recognizable and celebrated in the world. They continue to define what first-class truly means for generations across the globe. The Pan Am brand lives on today through products and services that carry on the legacy and goodwill of this classic and innovative brand. About Us – Pan Am

About Beyond Capricorn

Beyond Capricorn is a joint venture  of  Bartelings, a specialist in touring worldwide by private aircraft, and Criterion Travel, a specialist in developing and operating tours and cruises for U.S. affinity organizations. For more information visit https://www.beyondcapricorn.com/pan-am