'Independence One' brings back golden age of air travel for America’s 250th anniversary

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Southwest Airlines is marking America’s upcoming 250th anniversary with a new patriotic aircraft and a partnership aimed at boosting volunteer efforts nationwide.The airline announced the launch of "Independence One," a specially designed plane featuring red, white and blue elements tied to the nation’s founding.The aircraft includes visual references to American history, including "1776" displayed in script, 13 stars representing the original colonies and the phrase "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" from the Declaration of Independence, the airline said in a press release.RARE, HISTORIC US DOCUMENTS TRAVELING COUNTRY ON 'FREEDOM PLANE' AHEAD OF AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARYIndependence One joins two other America-themed planes in Southwest’s fleet, including Freedom One, introduced in 2021, and Liberty One, another recently unveiled aircraft. "Independence One," Southwest Airlines’ patriotic plane, is pictured as part of the 250th anniversary celebration. (BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Fire and Rescue Department)"With our new 'Independence One' and 'Liberty One' aircraft, we honor this important milestone in our nation’s history," Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said in a statement.The airline also announced a partnership with America250, the organization leading the nationwide celebration of the country’s semiquincentennial.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERAs