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Varney Air Lines

Varney Air Lines
A blue-and-white biplane with "U.S. Air Mail" on the fuselage and "3" on the tail
Swallow J-5 built 1924 with markings of CAM 5 as operated by Varney Airlines—displayed at the Museum of Flight, Boeing Field, Seattle, May 1989
Commenced operations
  • April 6, 1926;
    98 years ago     (1926-04-06)
    (as Varney Air Lines)
  • May 1934;
    90 years ago     (1934-05)
    (as Varney Speed Lines)
Ceased operations
Operating basesBoise, Idaho, United States
Parent companyUnited Airlines
FounderWalter Varney

Varney Air Lines was an American airline company that started service on April 6, 1926, as an airmail carrier. Formed by Walter Varney, the airline was based in Boise, Idaho, United States.[1] The airline is one of the predecessors of United Airlines.[2]

  1. ^ Davies, R.E.G. (1998). Airlines of the United States since 1914. Smithsonian Institution Press. pp. 42–43. ISBN 1-888962-08-9.
  2. ^ "30 Years Ago Idaho Was on First Airmail Route". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. April 6, 1956. p. 11.
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