Travelers revisit golden age of flying as nostalgic collectibles make major comeback

American Airlinesis leaning into nostalgia as it marks its upcoming centennial, unveiling a new set of retro-inspired trading cards for passengers.

Starting in early May, travelers will be able to collect the cards directly from pilots on select flights, with wider availability expected ahead of thesummer travel season, the airline said in a press release.

The cards feature a mix of modern aircraft and historic planes that helped shape the airline’s legacy.

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Alongside current fleet types such as the Airbus A321neo and Boeing 787, the airline is releasing special edition cards highlighting vintage aircraft including the DC-3, 707-123 and MD-80.

“These trading cards are a culmination of 100 years of special moments shared between pilots, planes and passengers,” said Captain Alan Johnson, American’s vice president of flight operations.

American Airlines is celebrating its upcoming 100th anniversary by introducing retro-style trading cards (pictured).(American Airlines)

Each card includes an image of the aircraft, technical details and historical facts, giving aviation enthusiasts a collectible piece ofairline history.

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Passengers may request the cards from pilots, with distribution occurring on a first-come, first-served basis.(iStock)

On social media, aviation fans have already embraced similar offerings, with passengers frequently sharing videos of themselvesasking pilots for trading cardson flights.

Beginning in early May, travelers may collect the cards directly from pilots on select flights.(iStock)

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The carrier introduced aretro-inspired in-flight menutied to its centennial celebration, with dishes debuting in February and expanding in the months that followed.

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The offerings includeitems modeled after mealsfrom the early days of commercial aviation, such as beef Wellington, prawn cocktail and Waldorf salad.