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  1. In October 1951 departures from Dallas became daily: three a week to Buenos Aires and four to Rio de Janeiro. Beginning in 1951, flights to South America stopped at Miami, but Braniff did not carry domestic passengers between Dallas and Houston and Miami. [4]

  2. May 12, 2023 · On May 12, 1982, the aviation industry mourned the loss of Braniff International Airways, once a prominent and innovative airline that had graced the skies for over five decades. Known for its colorful aircraft, cutting-edge design, and forward-thinking approach, Braniff was an icon in the industry. However, despite its rich history and loyal ...

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  3. Jun 9, 2022 · Braniff International Airways was then renamed to Braniff International in 1965. In 1967 Braniff, purchased Pan American-Grace Airways (known as Panagra) from shareholders of Pan American World Airways and W.R. Grace, increasing its presence in South America. The merger was effective on 01Feb1967.

  4. Apr 10, 2022 · Braniff International was a big name in US airline transportation from 1930 until its bankruptcy and shutdown in May 1982. Starting out with Lockheed Vegas and Douglas DC-2s and DC-3s, the airline carved out a niche in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, and after WW2, won a South American route award that terminated in Buenos Aires.

  5. Jun 9, 2022 · In 1967 Braniff, purchased Pan American-Grace Airways (known as Panagra) from shareholders of Pan American World Airways and W.R. Grace, increasing its presence in South America. The merger was effective on 01Feb1967.

  6. May 19, 2022 · That 'obscure regional airline' had been flying to South America since 1947, and had operated pure jets since 1959. He certainly changed the airline's style and increased their awareness in the public eye, but the majority of their pre-deregulation expansion had taken place before he took over in 1965.

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  8. December 29, 1942. The Civil Aeronautics Board authorizes Braniff Airways, Incorporated, to begin serving a route from San Antonio, Texas, to Laredo, Texas, and then just across the Mexican border to Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, giving Braniff a second US gateway city to Mexico, Central and South America.