It changed its name to Pioneer Airlines in 1946 and merged with Continental Airlines in 1955.

In 1955, Pioneer Airlines was merged into Continental Airlines, contributing to the formation of a sizeable regional airline in the U.S. southwest.

After the war he became president of Pioneer Airlines and in 1955 was named a director of Continental Air Lines Inc. when the two airlines merged.

In 1953, Continental achieved its first major expansion by merging with Pioneer Airlines, gaining access to 16 additional cities in Texas and New Mexico.

In 1953, Continental merged with Pioneer Airlines, gaining access to 16 more cities in Texas and New Mexico.

TWA and Northwest, initial customers of the 2-0-2, eventually sold their Martin 2-0-2s to California Central and Pioneer Airlines.

Pioneer Airlines moved its base from Houston to Love Field in 1950.

Pioneer Airlines (formed in 1939, merged into Continental Airlines in 1955)

Pioneer Airlines removed its aircraft from Houston, while small watercraft were kept safe in port.

The FAA established a Flight Service Station (FSS) at the Airport in 1951 and Pioneer Airlines began scheduled air service in that year.