Fifty years ago, flying had a certain glamour: the luxurious seats, the doting (and beautiful) flight attendants, the gourmet meals… Women all over the world aspired to be flight attendants (“stewardesses,” as they were once called). On Southwest Airlines (pictured), the motto was “sex sells seats” — and, for better or for worse, the attendants’ outfits were fully in accordance. Today, most of the majesty of commercial air travel has been scrapped thanks to cutbacks and tight security…
Hot on the Job – When Flying Was Fun – LIFE Photo Gallery – 19 pictures

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