First Commercial Flight by Varney

Date: April 6, 1926 • Location: Washington, United States

Varney Air Lines made its first commercial flight (flight covers pictured), later forming the basis of United Airlines.

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. The airline is one of the predecessors of United Airlines.