WHEN THE SKIES WERE FRIENDLY

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY            2013

When Arlene, a newly graduated North Hollyood High School senior took his airplane flight in 1958, she was impressed with the special service that she experienced. There were free beverages, a gratis in-flight meal (see the menu below), and no cost luggage transportation. On request American Airlines provided a deck of playing cards, stationary and writing pens. Children were provided with special toy pilot wings. People smoked cigarettes in waiting lounges and even in the rear of the air plane. And, Arlene didn't have to get to the airport early to be searched.

ANOTHER MORE ROMANTIC ERA FOR AIRLINES

CHERISHING OUR VALLEY                              2013

In 1956, a young Valley girl took her first airline flight. On her way to a wedding in Chicago, she dressed carefully for the trip. Those were more formal days, and valued customers were treated with respect. The flight was so memorable that she save mementos from the occasion for over 50 years.

 1956 American Airlines Menu - Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Arlene Bernholtz 2013.  (click on images to enlarge them.)

American Airline napkin   1957