Vintage Ansett Australia Airlines Playing Cards

This item is a deck of vintage playing cards issued by the now-defunct airline Ansett Australia. The tuck box features a graphic illustration of two aircraft—an Airbus A320 in the foreground and a Boeing 747 in the background—soaring over a stylized landscape. The color palette consists of the airline's signature livery colors, including a white fuselage and a navy blue tail fin featuring the iconic 'Starmark' logo (a stylized 'A' with a yellow southern cross). The background of the card box reflects a muted grey and blue atmospheric scenery. The Ansett Australia name is printed in white serif typography at the bottom right. Based on the branding and aircraft types, the deck likely dates from the mid-to-late 1990s, prior to the airline's collapse in 2001. Regarding condition, the tuck box shows significant wear and tear, particularly along the top edge where the paper stock is frayed, creased, and peeling, suggesting frequent handling and storage issues. The construction is standard coated cardstock typical of airline promotional giveaways, designed for durability during in-flight entertainment.