250th Anniversary

“Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness": Southwest Airlines has expanded its themed fleet with Independence One, a new aircraft honoring 250 years of U.S. history, set to debut on a Dallas to Philadelphia route. The airline has also partnered with America250 as the official airline of "America Gives", "joining nationwide efforts to make 2026 the largest year of volunteerism in our country's history"

"America's Cruise Line" is ready to join the celebrations: guests aboard select Carnival sailings will get a rare front-row seat to the Big Bay Boom as the cruise line marks America’s 250th birthday via a new partnership with the Port of San Diego

Wizz Air marks its 250th plane with a special livery from a global design contest, reaching the halfway point toward its goal of a 500-aircraft fleet

Alaska Airlines will launch daily nonstop flights between Seattle and London starting May 21, 2026, expanding its first-ever transatlantic network. "This service further expands our transatlantic travel corridor and choices for west coast exploration!"

“Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness": Southwest Airlines has expanded its themed fleet with Independence One, a new aircraft honoring 250 years of U.S. history, set to debut on a Dallas to Philadelphia route. The airline has also partnered with America250 as the official airline of "America Gives", "joining nationwide efforts to make 2026 the largest year of volunteerism in our country's history"

American Airlines will mark both its 100th anniversary and America’s 250th birthday with special aircraft and nationwide celebrations as part of the America250 partnership. "Our history is deeply intertwined with the country’s own story, one of ingenuity, resilience, and a belief that connecting people and places makes us stronger"

Just ahead of 2026, US President Donald Trump announced the 250th anniversary of independence would be celebrated with a fair, sports games, and a Triumphal Arch, as "we are the only major place without a Triumphal Arch, a beautiful Triumphal Arc, one like in Paris"

Cunard’s flagship will be the sole ocean liner in America’s 250th Independence Day celebrations. “We’re proud of our transatlantic legacy.” What awaits passengers on this historic voyage?