But even for Pan Am it was n't enough to keep the company financially astute . The first commercial flight took place 100 years ago in Tampa Bay , Florida . Since then , many airlines have been founded . Today 's airlines must be global in every way in order to survive , says the chief .
The first commercial flight took place 100 years ago in Tampa Bay , Florida . Since then , many airlines have been founded . Today 's airlines must be global in every way in order to survive , says the chief .