A look in the past

It was more civilized because it was expensive enough that few flew. I remember dressing to get on an airplane.
 
If there's anyplace "luxury" accommodations still exist in air travel, it's in the smaller jets. (Boeing BBJ notwithstanding...) Private, company-owned, or chartered...

I mention it because anyone can bring back the luxury air travel of yesteryear, they'll just have to pony up for it. Bust out the AMEX.
 
I genuinely wonder how today's charter prices compare to the fares of yesteryear, adjusted for inflation.
 
Great article. I was in that building a number of times over the years... it never looked that good.... :no:

I'd probably fly my plane up for the open house if it weren't such a PITA to use JFK.
 
steingar said:
It was more civilized because it was expensive enough that few flew. I remember dressing to get on an airplane.
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Me too. I also remember that I was one of only a few classmates who had been on an airline trip.

That was a cool terminal building, though. Here is my picture of it from 1980.

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steingar said:
I genuinely wonder how today's charter prices compare to the fares of yesteryear, adjusted for inflation.
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My Dad charged $9.50 per hour for the Stinson Reliant, to haul PAX from NYC to new england and only the rich lawyers and Dr. could afford it.

circa 1950
 
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