Planet Airways

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Planet Airways began its life as Trans Continental Airlines. The airline was created by Lou Pearlman, an entrepreneur who also created Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC; thus, these two boy bands chartered Planet Airways airplanes for use during tours.

Planet Airways provided Part 121 air carrier service using its fleet of Boeing 727s. The airline was based in Orlando, Florida. Customers included the United States Department of Defense. In the fiscal year 2004, Planets Airways received nearly ten percent of the total revenues awarded by the Dept. of Defense to all qualified U.S. carriers for domestic charters. Planet Airways was acquired by PHC Holdings in early 2005, however, the business agreement was terminated in June 2005.

As of 2006, the airline appears to no longer be operating.