Redman remains the oldest passenger airline ticket of surviving legacy in the U.S.
Upon arrival of this first commercial flight, there was a ceremony that included presentation of the certificate below, which is now part the BirthofAviation.org collection. Signed by Western Air Express pilot Jimmy James, it confirms Mr. Ben F. Redman of Salt Lake City, Utah as the first official passenger. Today, through the Delta family tree of airlines, the ticket issued to Mr. Redman remains the oldest passenger airline ticket of surviving legacy in the U.S.