From this interesting photo collection, you know about the planes of the past. About gourmet dinners in the sky and luxury first-class.
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The first passenger planes were long and narrow. People sat in ordinary chairs, even without seat belts.
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It is impressive that the pilots did not even have a separate cockpit. Passengers sat right behind them.
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Over time, the planes became larger, the seats began to be placed in two rows.
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In 1930, a flight attendant appeared on board an aircraft for the first time. Her name was Ellen Church.
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In the 1930s, a flight from London to Australia took 11 days (with 20 stops).
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The planes were decorated to look like luxury cruise ships and trains.
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Over time, separate secular rooms began to appear on board the aircraft, where people could communicate.
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Until the 60s, a plane ticket was very expensive and only wealthy people could afford it.
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The passengers were always very stylishly dressed, as if they were at a social reception.
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Food was served in crystal and porcelain dishes.
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Even bring breakfast in bed.
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Lunch could consist of 5–6 courses.
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Alcohol was served in unlimited quantities.
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Everyone was allowed to smoke on the plane.
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There was even a bar on board where passengers got to know each other and have fun.
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The interior designs of the aircraft were interesting and varied.
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The Boeing 377 appeared in 1949 and became a symbol of the “Golden Age of Aviation”.
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The plane was designed very comfortably and was suitable for traveling with children.
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The first commercial jets even had special rooms where women could get beauty treatments.
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Boeing 707, appeared in 1958.
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Lunch for first class passengers on a Boeing 747.
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Becoming a stewardess at that time was very difficult. They were subject to very strict requirements.
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The stewardess had to be a model in appearance, know secular etiquette, several languages, national traditions of different countries, have the skills of a waitress, housekeeper and even a nurse.
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Aircraft of the American company Braniff International, 1967.
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In the Soviet Union, there was no first class for flights within the country. The first class appeared on foreign flights.
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In TU-104 (appeared in 1956), the first class was separated from the economy class. Animals were allowed to be transported directly in the cabin.
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The aircraft cabin was decorated with wood and leather.
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Lunch on board.
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Sleeping berths on board the TU-114.
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First class lunch, late 80s – early 90s.
