Air Travel Card
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Frank Lorenzo
American, 1928 - 2000
Datec. 1950-1970
Mediumpaper, ink, plastic, aluminum
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 2 1/4 × 3 1/2in. (5.7 × 8.9cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineGift of Tracey Lorenzo Budrejko
DescriptionAn Air Travel Card issued to Frank Lorenzo of United Press International. The card was sponsored by Air Traffic Control (ATC) and International Air Transport Association (IATA). The card is housed in a plastic case with a metal imprint plate containing Frank Lorenzo's account information. It is Card No. E 156089 and includes Lorenzo's signature.
Object number2023.82.116
CopyrightNo Known Copyright
InscribedPrinted in white on front: "SPONSORED BY ATC AND IATA / AIR TRAVEL CARD / (NORTH AMERICA) / [in red] CARD NO. / [in black] E 156089 / CARD HOLDER's SIGNATURE / USE OF THIS CARD IS SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE TARIFFS / (PRINTED IN U. S. A.) / A / SERIES"Typed in purple ink on front: "E 21-221 EN 156089 / FRANK LORENZO / UNITED PRESS / INTERNATIONAL INC"
Printed in red on back: "Will you help eliminate the no-show problem? / Pick up your tickets early at City Ticket Offices / when possible. Re-confirm reservations on all / stop-over or return trips. Cancel reservations / if your plans change."
Imprinted on metal plate affixed to back of case: "E 21-221 EN 156089 / FRANK LORENZO / UNITED PRESS / INTERNATIONAL INC"NotesSubject Note: Air Travel Cards are a credit card sponsored by the airlines for the purchase of air travel only. The concept was conceived by the Air Transport Association and American Airlines in 1934.
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