FAQ
Answers to what we get asked most. If yours is not here, email support@defunctairlines.com and a real person will reply, normally within one business day.
Ordering and shipping
When will my order ship?
Every item is printed to order, so we need 1 to 3 business days to print and dispatch it. You will get an email with a tracking number the moment it leaves our facility.
How long does delivery take?
Transit time is counted after that 1 to 3 day printing window:
| Destination | Estimated transit |
|---|---|
| United States | 2 to 4 business days |
| Canada | 5 to 12 business days |
| United Kingdom and Europe | 7 to 16 business days |
| Australia and New Zealand | 10 to 20 business days |
| Asia and the Middle East | 10 to 21 business days |
These are estimates, not guarantees — once a parcel is with the carrier, the speed is in their hands.
Where do you ship?
To the United States and 27 other countries. The full list is in our Shipping Policy. If your country is not on it, email us — we add destinations regularly and it helps to know where the demand is.
How much is shipping?
$4.99 flat within the United States and $14.99 flat everywhere else we ship. All prices on this site are in US dollars (USD). The exact amount is shown at checkout before you pay, and we add nothing afterwards.
Will I be charged customs or import duties?
Possibly, if you are outside the United States. Duties and import taxes are set and collected by your own government, are not included in your order total, and are your responsibility as the importer. We have no way to calculate or waive them in advance.
Can I track my order?
Yes — every order ships with tracking. If tracking has not updated in more than 7 business days, or the estimated window has passed with nothing delivered, email us and we will open an investigation with the carrier.
What if my parcel is lost?
If it is confirmed lost in transit, we will reprint and reship it at no cost to you, or refund you in full. Your choice.
Returns and refunds
What is your return policy?
30 days, and returns are free. We send you a prepaid label and refund the purchase price in full, including any shipping you originally paid. You do not need to explain why. Items should be unworn, unwashed, and have any tags still attached. Full detail is in our Refund Policy.
My item arrived damaged or misprinted.
That is on us. Email us a photograph and we will replace it or refund it in full — and you do not need to send anything back unless we ask you to.
How do I exchange for a different size?
Return the item for a full refund and place a new order. Because everything is printed to order, that is genuinely faster than a formal exchange, and it costs you nothing either way.
When will I get my refund?
We inspect your return, email you to confirm, and issue the refund to your original payment method within 3 business days. How quickly it appears then depends on your bank — usually 5 to 10 business days.
Can I cancel or change my order?
Email us as soon as you can. If it has not gone to print we will cancel it and refund you in full. If it has, you can still return it free within 30 days. Spotted a mistake in your address? Tell us immediately — if it has not shipped we can usually correct it.
Products and sizing
What sizes do you offer?
S through 4XL on our apparel. Our t-shirts are a standard retail fit rather than a slim or boxy cut. The fabric and construction details for each item are listed on its product page.
I am between sizes — what should I do?
Email us before you order and we will help you decide. And if you get it wrong anyway, returns are free for 30 days, so nothing is riding on the guess.
What are the garments made of?
Our t-shirts are 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton at 4.2 oz, side-seamed with a tear-away label. Heather colours are cotton and polyester blends. Sweatshirts are an 8.0 oz 50/50 preshrunk cotton and polyester fleece. The exact composition of any item is on its product page.
Will the colours look exactly like the photos?
Very close, but screens vary and printed colour can differ slightly. Garment measurements are a guide, and small variations between individual printed items are normal. If you are not happy with what arrives, the 30-day free return covers it.
About us
Are you affiliated with these airlines?
No. Our designs are our own original work, drawn from the period each one belongs to. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or licensed by any airline, past or present, or any successor company. Airline names and marks remain the property of their owners where such rights subsist. See our Legal Notice.
Can you make a design for an airline you do not stock?
Tell us which one at support@defunctairlines.com. Several of our collections started as a customer asking for a carrier we did not have.
Where are the products made?
Printed to order by our production partner in the United States. Nothing sits in a warehouse waiting for a buyer — which is how we can carry the carriers nobody else bothers with. More on that in Our story.
Is my payment secure?
Yes. This site is served over HTTPS and payment pages are encrypted in transit. Cards are processed by our PCI-DSS compliant payment provider, and we never receive, handle, or store your full card number.
Still stuck?
Email support@defunctairlines.com or call +1 (773) 788-3704, Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00 US Central Time. Include your order number if your question is about an existing order and we can usually sort it in one reply.