Airline Flights to Beer Flights! Enjoy a Beer Where Pan Am Airlines Was Born

Key West First Flight Brewery

Today, in that small house on Whitehead Street that sold tickets and started an airline is no longer the headquarters of Pan Am. In fact, Pan Am no longer exists. But the First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery is brewing aviation-inspired beers. In addition to their beers, they also serve great food. Something the airline was known for. Drinks flowed freely for passengers who were served lobster dinners while flying to every continent except Antarctica.

New Orleans has a “New” Brewery Steeped in Local History

Dixie Beer Tasting Flight

In January 2020, Gayle Benson announced a contest to rename the brewery. The winning name hopes to honor the tradition of Dixie beer, while encompassing the community. New Orleans has a deep French influence running through it and their new name, Faubourg says just that. “Neighborhood” in French.