BillD22 Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 (edited) Yes, boys and girls, once upon a time air travel was comfortable and enjoyable - even fun! No packed cattle car cabin layouts; no seatbacks and tray tables reclined into your knees; no surly flight attendants, no upcharges for 3 inches of extra leg room or checked bags. Just 2x2 roomy seats, often a lounge area to socialize and enjoy an extra beverage, attractive and friendly stewardesses, and real cooked food meals! Here are some shots of a National Airlines Lockheed L1049G Super Constellation from that bygone era. National billed itself as the "Airline of the Stars" but the roomy seats and personal service weren't just for the rich and famous but for everyday, ordinary economy, coach class passengers. The passengers were the "Stars." What a concept!!! Edited December 4, 2022 by BillD22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macroburst Posted December 4, 2022 Share Posted December 4, 2022 Thanks for the time machine! Beautiful plane & great history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downwind66 Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 Bill - The "big wheels" running the airlines should take a look at your post. The consumers wish we could step backwards, but , sorry to say, the airline execs only care about the almighty dollar! Do you really think they care about any discomfort? NO!!!:rolleyes: Rick :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnost Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 Bill - I am old enough to have experienced the good old days - and you just reminded me. But there now is a whole new generation of passengers who never knew them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillD22 Posted December 5, 2022 Author Share Posted December 5, 2022 (edited) Bill - I am old enough to have experienced the good old days - and you just reminded me. But there now is a whole new generation of passengers who never knew them! Bill - The "big wheels" running the airlines should take a look at your post. The consumers wish we could step backwards, but , sorry to say, the airline execs only care about the almighty dollar! Do you really think they care about any discomfort? NO!!!:rolleyes: Rick :cool: John, Rick, & Blair - many thanks for looking & the thoughtful comments. John: Me too. Those were the days! Rick: I think all airline CEOs should be required to travel in their airline's cheapest seat when traveling on company business! :D Edited December 5, 2022 by BillD22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLW Posted December 5, 2022 Share Posted December 5, 2022 Great pics of the Super G Bill, especially the interior shots. :cool: :cool: Makes me want to go to a boneyard and get a couple of seats for my Man Cave. :D Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downwind66 Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 Bill - I would take this over Donald Trump's plane with all the gold plated hardware and fluff he has managed to squeeze into that B757! I do like this Connie, thanks for sharing! Rick :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peer01 Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 I scrolled your Connie pics with pleasure Bill! Very well done! :cool::cool::cool: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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