"If the history of the trading cards industry can tell us anything, it's that virtually any sport, cultural phenomenon or historical event can be immortalized in card form. (Readers of a certain age may remember the existence of Operation Desert Storm trading cards, which are exactly what you think they are.) More recently, trading cards have been used to commemorate concerts, among other nontraditional happenings and institutions."
"So it isn't all that surprising to hear that an airline - specifically, Spirit Airlines - is also trying its hand in the world of trading cards. There's something appealing about having a souvenir of a flight, and this is a relatively low-stakes way of going about it. Writing at The Points Guy, David Slotnick has details on how the airline will dispense cards to travelers making their way across the country."
Trading cards have been produced to commemorate virtually any sport, cultural phenomenon, or historical event, including military operations and concerts. Spirit Airlines will issue a six-card set, each card depicting a different type of Airbus in its fleet. Travelers can obtain cards by asking pilots when boarding or when departing the plane after arrival at the gate. Other carriers have produced similar lines; Southwest recently announced its own cards, and Delta printed five million cards last year. A secondary market exists for airline cards, with certain Delta listings selling for over $50.
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