Originally Posted by
dr dre
Am I the only one who thinks the mythology of flying in the “good old days” 20’s, 50’s, 70’s whenever has been over glamourised? We tend to romanticise the past.
Far higher crash rate, longer trip times, almost unaffordable ticket prices, less frequency, lower cruise altitudes in the middle of weather, cabins filled with smoke, higher noise levels, no IFE, more lost luggage. Air travel only used frequently by a small group of people.
Yeah, great days indeed. Flying was special. People had manners. Bogans went to Rosebud for a holiday or got a bus or train to Mildura or Swan Hill. Cabin crew were charming as opposed to todays charmers. Flying now is an ordeal. Increase the fares and pay the staff and return it as it was in the past.