When the first commercial flights took off in the 1930s, stewardesses were registered nurses whose duties included swatting flies and helping passengers read railroad timetables in the event of forced landings. In the 1950s, stewardesses were viewed as wives-in-training, as adept at preparing a baby's bottle as mixing a martini. By the swinging 1960s and 1970s, female flight attendants were considered successful marketing tools, sporting micro-minis, hot pants, and buttons that read "Pure, Sober, and Available" to lure male business passengers on board. Come Fly With Us! explores the unique history of this industry pioneered by women, tracing changes in the flight attendant's role - from flying nurse to airborne sex kitten to today's custodian of safety and service. Stunning visuals from airline archives and early flight maps, promotional brochures, and print advertisements re-create a sense of the early days and underscore the dramatic changes encountered in this dynamic industry.
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In 1930, a young woman named Ellen Church from Cresco,Iowa, talked an airline executive into hiring her as the world's first airline hostess. In doing so, she created a new profession, and a revolutionary shift in the public's perception of women at work began.
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Johanna Omelia has served as editor-in-chief of various new York-based magazines. She is the author and photographer of Summer in Santa Fe, a regional culture/cuisine book, and is based in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Michael Waldock has managed companies in the United States and Europe. Over the years he has traveled millions of miles on the world's airlines, which led to his interest in the development of commercial aviation. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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This review is from: Come Fly with Us!: A Global History of the Airline Hostess (Hardcover)
The past couple of years have really done a lot for those who are interested in aviation history, particularly commercial flight. Vanity Fair magazine published two articles, one of which was excerpted from Mary Wells' "A Big Life In Advertising," which details how she helped transform stodgy Braniff Airlines into a delight of color and design, with stewardesses dressed by Pucci. These articles obviously whetted the interest of many, which is why "Come Fly With Us: A Global History of the Airline Hostess" is so timely. Forget "Coffee, Tea or Me" -- this is the true story of airline hostesses, chock-full of amazing historical photos garnered from the vaults of airlines such as Quantas, Pan Am, TAP and TWA, to name a few (and aren't a couple of those out of business?). The text provides interesting historical facts (airline hostesses did far more than serve coffee and pass out blankets; at one point, they were registered nurses!) and is a great read, whether you're a frequent flier or a "trains-only, please" traveler. In fact, I plan on bringing it on my next flight in hopes of being upgraded, as I'm sure any current airline hostess or host familiar with this book will be pleased to cater to me even more!
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If You've Got It--Flaunt It! This book does.,
This review is from: Come Fly with Us!: A Global History of the Airline Hostess (Hardcover)
The authors of this book have done a wonderful service to the aviation industry. As a former flight attendant for Braniff, I have to say this book captures the aviation heartbeat of each of the five decades of flying I have had the pleasure of experiencing. The authors' words have so crisply and concisely described every aspect of the evolution of the flight attendant's job, attitude, and environment--plus, the selection of pictures is fantastic. Each time you pick up the book you will find something new to appreciate and enjoy.
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Should Fly Out of Bookstores!,
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This review is from: Come Fly with Us!: A Global History of the Airline Hostess (Hardcover)
Fantastic photos, fascinating history...a really important edition to the history of the hard-working woman; I'm buying one for my daughter and each of my nieces...not only fact-filled but a really fun read!
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On May 15, 1930, Creso, lowa-born Ellen Church made aviation history as the world's first stewardess, flying for Boeing Air Transport (later United Air Lines) from Oakland, California, to Chicago, Illinois. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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American Airlines, New York, United Airlines Archives, Alaska Airlines, Air France, Photo Courtesy Ansett Australia, Alexandra Hagedorn, Braniff International, Smith Museum, Airways Group, Courtesy Cathay Pacific, Courtesy Japan Airlines, Johanna Omelia, The Air Strip, Civil Rights Act, Courtesy Airbus, Courtesy of Malaysia Airlines, Courtesy of Northwest Airlines, Group Photo Library, Hong Kong, Original Eight, Adrian Meredith, Continental Airlines, Courtesy Harding Lawrence, Courtesy Lufthansa New!
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On May 15, 1930, Creso, lowa-born Ellen Church made aviation history as the world's first stewardess, flying for Boeing Air Transport (later United Air Lines) from Oakland, California, to Chicago, Illinois. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
been reproduced courtesy, cabin crew, flight attendants, male passengers Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
American Airlines, New York, United Airlines Archives, Alaska Airlines, Air France, Photo Courtesy Ansett Australia, Alexandra Hagedorn, Braniff International, Smith Museum, Airways Group, Courtesy Cathay Pacific, Courtesy Japan Airlines, Johanna Omelia, The Air Strip, Civil Rights Act, Courtesy Airbus, Courtesy of Malaysia Airlines, Courtesy of Northwest Airlines, Group Photo Library, Hong Kong, Original Eight, Adrian Meredith, Continental Airlines, Courtesy Harding Lawrence, Courtesy Lufthansa New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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