Old School Flight Attendant Photos
Old flight attendant photos? Who cares about the history of airline travel? It’s just a bunch of old pictures of people in hats and uniforms.
Back in the '70s and '80s, being a flight attendant (or “stewardess” as they called it back then) was a lot more complicated than just handing out peanuts and smiling. Airlines had some pretty strict criteria. First, you had to be the right height—usually between 5’2” and 5’10”—because apparently, being too tall or too short would ruin the in-flight experience. Then, there was the whole weight thing. You had to stay within a specific weight range, which was basically dictated by how tall you were. Because nothing says "safety in the skies" like matching your height-to-weight ratio.
Appearance was a big deal too. Hair color, skin tone, eye color—everything was scrutinized. You also couldn’t be older than 30, because apparently turning 31 magically made you less qualified to serve drinks. And for good measure, many airlines preferred you to have a nursing background—just in case a passenger needed medical help or someone fainted when they realized the in-flight movie was Jaws 2.
At least they expected you to be friendly and calm in stressful situations, which makes sense. These days? Well, none of that really matters anymore. Thankfully, most of those requirements have been tossed out, but good luck actually flying anywhere now, since flights get cancelled left and right.
