OK - Once upon a time all Airline Captains looked like Dean Martin in Airport, all looked fantastic in uniforms and big-hats, the cabin crew (all female) were gorgeous and looking to find a pilot as a husband, the passengers were of a decent social class and appreciated the Captain wandering around during the cruise passing the time of day. All pilots had a good war record, drove good european sports cars, kept a labrador for good measure and of course they were all male - popsies in the rear cabin please. Yes, I'm sure the halcyon days of BOAC and PanAm were all like it was on the silver screen. The sunsets were that more golden, the night-stops were all in the best hotels, the parties went on till dawn - it was just the way you always imagined it would be.
I think some people need a little reality check - those rose-tinted glasses are obviously still available in the shops.