Жүктеп алу "A Fascinating Look at The Golden Age of Flying: 1950s and '60s!"

Welcome aboard a time machine... a journey back to the nostalgic, opulent and glamorous days of Flying during the 1950s and 60's! This is the 2nd episode in our 4 part series looking at how we used to travel back in the day! Join us as we unveil the allure of this bygone yesteryear, exploring what it was truly like first class onboard, during the Golden Days of Flying, on an a plane, both before and after the jet age. How airlines were battling the cruise lines for the well heeled traveller. The 1950s and '60s are often regarded as the Golden Age of airlines, offering luxurious seating, gourmet meals, and beaming flight attendants Famous at the time were Panam, TWA and BOAC, putting themselves against the Cruise lines, such as Cunard and their ships the Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary. This is a history documentary of air travel of Flying in the 50s and 60s Links mentioned in the video: Our Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/unsupportedbrowser Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unsupportedbrowser Part One of our Vintage Travel Series on Youtube, 'How Cruising Used to be': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl6M9t21sQY British Airways Flavour of flight Up until the 1950s there was only one class, First Class, and smoking was only banned from the 1970s! The 1970s saw the rise of national carriers flying jet aircraft like the Boeing 707 and the Jumbo 747. Most airlines that bought the Boeing 747 in the 70s fitted the upper deck not with seats but with an impressive lounge. We look at that. The history of flight Flight attendants Air hostess We look at in flight catering, onboard lounges, and the way airlines advertised. The original, and magnificent Cunard liners, Including the Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary. Picture yourself stepping onto these magnificent vintage planes, where every detail was meticulously designed to offer the utmost comfort and style. Our immersive journey will vividly paint the picture of life aboard these glamorous planes. In the 1950s, men were expected to wear a three piece suits for the whole flight and women heels and as many pearl necklaces as they could! Join us as we uncover the reasons why airlines were partly responsible for the demise of the Ocean Liner. This video promises an enriching experience for history enthusiasts, travel aficionados, and anyone intrigued by the evolution of luxury airline travel. Dive deep into the past and discover why this form of travelling holds a timeless charm that continues to captivate and inspire. And of course there was smoking onboard, and lots of drinking at the bar. There was no devices, no screens, no iPads, no Netflix and no music. Passengers had to speak to other passengers, or write a postcard to family and friends about how 'great' the experience was. Flight attendants, or air hostesses, were just as glam, picked for their looks, and had to keep to a strict weight limit! Remember to subscribe, like, and share this video to spread the love for the golden age of cruising and to explore more fascinating historical content! Hi, welcome to Ritzy Travel Guide, my name is Bill, we are here bringing you our latest travel reviews from around the globe! We'll be travelling right around the world on cruise ships, all inclusive resorts, tropical destinations... and the deals of the day. In this video : 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - Flying in the 50s 05:02 - Dining in the 1950s 06:23 - You can't do this anymore! 08:32 - The Air Hostess 11:40 - Air Safety & Traffic Control 13:21 - The Onboard Lounge 14:25 - Far Flung Travel 16:56 - Adverts of the Day 18:57 - The 60s and 70s 20:48 - Will flying every be the same? 21:23 - What's next? ------------------------------------------------- Contact us, and FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Email : ritzytravelguide@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/unsupportedbrowser ABOUT ME: Hi, my name is Bill! Together with my family we have lived in 5 countries around the world, and spend our life travelling, in both a professional and recreational capacity. The aim of this channel is to give an honest, practical viewpoint, showing exactly what we found, and what tips we may be able to offer. We do not sell vacations, and the objective is to give a fully independent, and real picture. We hope you enjoy the reviews we post. Please do feel free to comment and share. Thank you