The 1970s was without doubt, a golden age of air travel. It was the era that saw the upper decks of Boeing 747s turn into full-scale cocktail lounges and restaurants for first class flyers. On the lower deck, there were also coach or economy lounges.
An embodiment of America’s perfect woman, stewardesses graced magazine covers, starred in advertising campaigns, lectured in schools, and hosted White House functions. As stewardesses’ clout and influence grew, they paved the way for 1970s feminism
