American Airlines ad (1971)
(midwest.social)
Vintage and Retro Ads, Promos, Fliers, Etc. And now we’re just cattle mostly traveling in steerage.
You can still get this level of service if you pay the astronomical prices for first class tickets on top tier airlines.
It's worth remembering that there wasn't really an economy class at this point, all tickets were basically reserved for the rich.
If this sounds like a plane of the future, it isn't.
They weren't wrong.
The result of deregulation in the late 70s. Prices were controlled prior to that, so airlines had to compete by offering better amenities. Now most people just want the cheapest ticket available, which is at the expense of any and all perks.
It was also a luxury product and not a necessity.
Classifying air travel as a necessity even today I think maybe stretches the definition of the word
I’m here for the Polynesian food served by the stewardesses in their pretty new outfits.
Looks like the sort of place that has people on their hands and knees instead of side tables.
The Foresaken are on the loose again?
