Walter Thomas Varney | |
|---|---|
 Walter T. Varney, founder of predecessors of United and Continental Airlines, in 1921 | |
| Born | December 26, 1888 |
| Died | January 25, 1967 (aged 78) |
| Occupation(s) | Pilot, Airline executive |
| Spouse | Aileen Varney |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) | Thomas and Ella Varney |
Walter Thomas Varney (December 26, 1888 – January 25, 1967)[1][2] was an American aviation pioneer who founded forerunners of two major U.S. airlines, United Airlines[3] and Continental Airlines,[4] which combined under United Continental Holdings long after his death. Varney was also one of the most prominent airmail contractors of the early 20th century.
Varney served as a pilot in the Aviation Section, U.S. Signal Corps during World War I. After the war Varney established an aviation school and air taxi service in northern California.[5]
- ^ Varney Santa Barbara DCT or Obit Accessed 21 June 2007
- ^ "Walter T. Varney". 2023-05-10. Archived from the original on 2023-05-10. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ United Airlines Website,Era 2: 1926 - 1933 Archived 2007-05-20 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Continental Airlines Website, Company History 1934 to 1958
- ^ "Walter T. Varney". 2023-05-10. Archived from the original on 2023-05-10. Retrieved 2024-02-15.