NOTE:We own the rights to "The Braniff Video" and all footage contained on it. If you wish to use Braniff footage and/or historical photos, please CONTACT US.

Braniff "stock" photos can also be obtained from either:
Elizabeth Sheppard Telephone: 214-769-6072 (Dallas Cell Phone)
or The University Of Texas at Dallas.

The "BI" Logo, "Dove" Logo, Colour Combinations and Braniff typefont (when used in conjunction with Braniff) are owned by a Trust in New York and have an International Copyright. To inquire about NEW products with the Braniff logo, contact David Wiltenburg at Hughes, Hubbard and Reed Law Firm in New York, NY.
e-mail: wilten@hugheshubbard.com
website: David Wiltenburg

The following is a list of the "most asked" questions I get in e-mails.

Q. How were you involved with Braniff?

A. I flew Braniff in the late 1970s with my family. I fell in love with the carrier then. In fact, Braniff upgraded me to First Class two times flying from Denver, Colorado. A great Impression on a THEN 10 year old! (1978) Over the years, I collected Braniff memorablia, and then in 1990, with the help of George W. Cearley, Jr, Joe Mitchell and others, I started on the road to Braniff history.

In 1997, I met John Paul Braniff, Sr. and his sons. He provided me the "early" stories of his father and his Uncle which helped me build the "Paul Braniff and Tom Braniff areas." Other Braniff employees, photographers and historians have also contributed. I did not get the opportunity to work for any of the Braniff Incorporations directly.


Q. Is Braniff still flying?

A. No.


Q. I am an ex-Braniff employee. Do you have my employee, benefit or retirement files?

A. NO! After Braniff went out of business, they destroyed all of the employee files. Why? No money to pay to store them. And besides, we have nothing to do with the past BI incorporations. (And please don't ask us about DalFort)



Q. I have Braniff stock. Is it worth anything?

A. No. After Braniff went out of business, the company was no longer "a company," therefore Braniff stock is only a collectors item.


Q. That cartoon show "Southpark" on the "Comedy Channel" has a Braniff plane at the end of the show...why?

A. Go to http://www.southparkstudios.com (and type in "braniff" if the link doesn't work)


Q. Is the Braniff name still owned?

A. YES. It is owned by a "Trust" appointed by the U.S. Courts. All Logos and Trademarks still belong to "The Braniff trust" (see top of page)

You can call the Texas clearing house of Braniff International Airlines, Inc.
(817) 571-6669 ("The Braniff Pages" or Brooke Watts is NOT involved with this number)

Q. Are you employed by "The Braniff Trust?"

A. No. I have helped them communicate with companies wanting to make Braniff products in the past, and continue to advise them on Braniff matters without remuneration.


Q. Who owns the "Calder Aircraft" schemes?

A. To date, George Gordon in Coldspring Creek, NY


Q. Who owns the "BI" typefont?

A. Technically, the "Girard 1965 BI Typefont" can be used only in conjuction with, or referring to Braniff Airways/Airlines without license.


Q. What happened to Braniff buildings in Texas?

A. "The Terminal of the Future" at Love Field was bought in the late 1990s by American Airlines and demolished. The "Hostess College" is still on Wycliff Ave., but it is now "Park Gate" Retirement Center. "Exchange Park" is now occupied by AT&T. "Braniff Place" was built using D/FW Airport bonds, and is still owned by D/FW Airport. It is currently leased to "Verizon" and is named "Verizon Place." The Braniff Maintenance Base on Lemon Avenue is now vacant, and used by Southwest Airlines as "overflow."

Q. Are there any current books on Braniff?

A. No.


Q. Will another airline ever fly the Braniff name?

A. Not for a LONG time.


Q. I have heard of a current "Braniff International"...what is this?

A. It is owned by the Braniff family that immigrated to Mexico decades ago. It is a Cargo company with headquarters in Mexico City. It has no connections with Braniff Airways.


Q. Did British Airways or Air France ever paint a Concorde in Braniff colors?

A. No. British Airways had a Concorde ready in 1980 at Heathrow in the paint shop to apply the Braniff scheme on the right side when Braniff cancelled service, so the Braniff logo was NEVER actually applied to any Concorde.


If there are other questions I can think of, look for them here.

Cheers, B. Watts Updated 28 March 2005

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