Theme: Aviation / Defunct AirlinesAirline: New York Air (1980–1987)
Material: Rigid Plastic / MelamineColor: White with Red GraphicsEra: 1980s
Rare piece of aviation history from the high-frequency 1980s Northeast deregulation era!
This is an original, authentic New York Air promotional plastic ashtray.
New York Air operated for a brief period between December 1980 and 1987 before being absorbed into Continental Airlines.
This premium cabin piece features the iconic red font text multi-stamped on the side, complete with the famous abstract "Big Apple" logo design detailing the brand.
Designed in a classic retro high-walled "windproof" configuration, it features a sloped inner ramp that allowed passenger cigarettes to safely drop ash into the central collection well.
A truly fantastic, hard-to-find conversation piece for collectors of:Vintage airline memorabilia and cabin artifactsTobacciana and unique mid-century style plastic ashtraysNew York City "Big Apple" transit and aviation history