7. Texas Air Lines Boeing 757-200 "1991-2013"

In 1990, Texas Air Lines was looking at an almost complete overhaul of the fleet. A good number of the 727s were approaching their 4th D-Check, which would require a complete overhaul. On order were new numerous Boeing 737-300/400 aircraft and 26 Boeing 757-200s, expected to be delivered between 1991 and 1997. The retirement of the 727, combined with the age of the airlines' current brand image inspired a need to refresh.

In 1991, the first Boeing 757 arrived on property from Boeing in a revised look, opting for a majority red scheme, opposite of the look that had been used by the airline for the last 15 years. Additionally, the star in the logo was changed to reflect that of the star in the state seal of Texas. Originally, the new livery did not carry over the star on the nose, but after employee backlash and requests, it was opted to be included. The 757s served the role previously occupied by the 727-200, flying domestic trunk routes between Texas Air's hubs and large cities across North America until 1996. When the DC-10s were pulled from International service, the 757 would fill the gaps. Flying to destinations such as Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, the Caribbean and Latin America, Texas Air Lines would be one of the first airlines to fit the 757 with lie-flat business class seats. By 2002, the black glare shields were painted red. In 2005, the airlines' 757s were fitted with the aviation partners winglets. As of 2022, 11 757s remain in service, with retirement anticipated in 2023.

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