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About Pan Am®
In the golden age of aviation, Pan Am® didn’t just fly, it defined what it meant to travel. It built the blueprint for global movement, elevated hospitality into an art form, and became one of the most culturally significant brands of the 20th century.
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Now, the world is ready for something more, something that reawakens meaning, elegance, and wonder in every journey.
We are not rebuilding a brand. We are restoring an experience.
We are ushering in A New Golden Age.
Pan Am® continues its legacy through Pan Am® Travel, Pan Am® Hotels, Pan Am® Experiences and many more to come, each dedicated to carrying the brand’s heritage into a new century of luxury and cultural influence.
Mission and Vision
Mission
We shape a seamless, emotionally resonant travel ecosystem through creative discipline, story-led service, and intentional design. To create a world that feels premium yet personal, considered yet effortless, enhancing not just how travelers move, but how they feel along the way.
Vision
Pan Am® exists to bring back the excitement of travel. To create journeys that stir memory and legacy. Where elegance, innovation, and cultural connection remain at the heart of every experience.
Values
Travel, as It Was Always Meant to Be
Pan Am® set the gold standard, then watched the world forget. Now, it’s time to remind them.
Our promise is bold, cinematic, and deeply rooted in both history and aspiration. It restores dignity to the journey, inviting travelers into a world where elegance still matters, service is intentional, and every moment feels considered.
Pan Am® doesn’t just offer a better travel experience.
It offers the right one.
Keywords
- Pan Am®
- Pan American
- Pan Am® Travel
- Pan Am® Hotels
- Pan Am® Experiences
- luxury travel
- aviation heritage
- global connections
- cultural sophistication
- modern luxury
- timeless design
Key Achievements
Pioneering Global Aviation
Pan Am® was the first airline to cross both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, opening international travel to a broader world and cementing its role as a symbol of global connectivity.
Cultural Influence
Pan Am® carried U.S. presidents, world leaders, and cultural icons, famously bringing The Beatles to America in 1964. The brand became a pop-culture fixture, synonymous with style, sophistication, and modernity.
Design & Innovation Legacy
From the iconic Worldport Terminal at JFK to instantly recognizable uniforms and advertising, Pan Am® shaped not just aviation but global design culture. Its globe logo remains one of the most enduring symbols of modern travel.
Shaping the Jet Age
Pan Am® introduced the Boeing 707 and 747 to commercial aviation, revolutionizing air travel with speed, comfort, and scale.
Historic Partnerships
Pan Am® supported the growth of international tourism by partnering with hotels, airports, and governments worldwide; directly shaping the infrastructure of global travel.
Modern Revival
Today, Pan Am® continues to evolve with new ventures including Pan Am® Travel, the reopening of the Pan Am® Experience in Los Angeles, and development of the flagship Pan Am® Hotel in Southern California. Each builds on legacy while introducing Pan Am® to a new generation.
Centennial Celebration
In 2027, Pan Am® will celebrate 100 years with global events, partnerships, and cultural activations, reconnecting audiences to the brand’s past while inspiring its future.
Quick Facts
- Official Name
- Pan Am® World Airways
- Founded
- 1927
- in Key West, Florida
- 100 Year Anniversary
- 2027
- Headquarters
- Orange County
- California
Core Entities
- Pan Am® Travelluxury travel agency, 2025 launch
- Pan Am® Hotelsflagship development underway in Southern California
- Pan Am® Experiencesimmersive brand activations, including the 747 Experience in Los Angeles
- Pan Am® Brandslifestyle and retail licensing
- Positioning Line
- A New Golden Age
- Heritage Highlights
- First to cross the Atlantic and Pacific; introduced the Jet Age with Boeing 707 & 747; pioneered international tourism partnerships.
- Cultural Legacy
- A brand that defined elegance in travel, referenced in film, fashion, music, and popular culture worldwide.
- Current Highlights
- Centennial preparations, private jet journeys, retail and hospitality expansion, immersive experiences.
Leadership Team
Stewards of the Next Chapter
Pan Am®’s rebirth is guided by a team of seasoned leaders and passionate custodians of the brand.
Each member brings unique expertise, grounded in history and inspired by the future, ensuring that Pan Am® is restored with integrity, vision, and purpose.
Steve Craig
Chairman, Pan Am® Global
Pan Am® has always stood for possibility. Our job now is to make sure its return is built on strength, resilience, and vision.
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Steve Craig brings proven expertise in finance and operations, overseeing the governance and long-term health of Pan Am® Global. With a career spanning leadership roles across major companies, Steve provides the strategic foundation and fiscal responsibility necessary to support Pan Am®’s bold ambitions.
Role with Pan Am:
As Chairman, Steve ensures that the company’s growth is anchored in financial sustainability, operational excellence, and integrity.
Craig Carter
CEO, Pan Am® Global
Pan Am® is more than an airline. It is a cultural icon, and we are here to honor its heritage while building a new golden age of travel.
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Craig Carter has more than 30 years of leadership in the luxury travel industry. He has built a reputation for guiding companies that connect travelers with extraordinary experiences and cultivating brands that endure. Craig’s focus is on blending Pan Am®’s timeless values with the demands of a modern global marketplace.
Role with Pan Am:
As CEO, Craig is the steward of Pan Am®’s global rebirth, responsible for ensuring every division — from Travel to Experiences to Brands — reflects Pan Am®’s promise of timeless travel.
Jeff Cova
CEO, Pan Am® Travel
Travel should inspire. At Pan Am® Travel, we’re writing itineraries that feel like modern legends.
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Jeff Cova is a seasoned travel executive with decades of experience building innovative travel programs and unforgettable guest journeys. His leadership has consistently driven growth, strengthened partnerships, and redefined what curated travel experiences can offer.
Role with Pan Am:
As CEO of Pan Am® Travel, Jeff is responsible for bringing the Pan Am® spirit of discovery to life in curated journeys and private jet expeditions, ensuring that every itinerary captures both luxury and wonder.
Talaat Captan
CEO, Pan Am® Experiences
Pan Am® was always larger than life, and Experiences let people step directly into that world.
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Talaat Captan is an aviation entrepreneur and the founder of Air Hollywood, the world’s largest aviation-themed studio. With a career rooted in aviation innovation, Talaat brings unmatched creativity to the experiential side of Pan Am®, blending heritage with immersive storytelling.
Role with Pan Am:
As CEO of Pan Am® Experiences, Talaat leads the division that connects fans, travelers, and cultural enthusiasts to Pan Am®’s history and spirit through iconic immersive activations.
Amy Carter
Vice President, Brands & Licensing
Every item, every collaboration, is a chance to remind the world what Pan Am® stands for; elegance, discovery, and belonging.
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Amy Carter is a specialist in client services and brand growth, with a strong track record in developing licensing programs that extend iconic brands into new arenas. She is passionate about building partnerships that are not only commercially successful but also true to a brand’s identity.
Role with Pan Am:
As VP of Brands & Licensing, Amy ensures that every partnership and licensed product bearing the Pan Am® name meets the highest standards of quality and authenticity.
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