"The Care of Ears While Flying" detailed how to alleviate discomfort caused by the change in altitude. #paxex
This tweet was posted on July 13, 2016.
After the introduction of pressurized aircraft, United produced this brochure on altitude-related ear care. #paxex
This tweet was posted on July 13, 2016.
Airlines carefully conceived their chinaware, flatware, and glassware for presentation, utilization, storage, and durability. Manufacturers often created tableware bearing the airline’s service mark or logo, as well as other unique patterns. #AirlineMealSets #AvGeek #PaxEx
This tweet was posted on October 21, 2022.
Beginning in the late 1940s, airlines started issuing junior pilot and flight attendant wings. Do you have any junior pilot or flight attendant wings? #avgeek #paxex
This tweet was posted on June 08, 2018.
In 1947 Pan American World Airways added Sleeperette passenger seats to its Douglas DC-4 airliners. Initially used exclusively on transpacific flights, Sleeperettes featured scientifically engineered comfort for long haul flights #PanAm #PaxEx #MuseumFromHome
This tweet was posted on January 15, 2021.
In the 1960s, #PanAm offered in-flight entertainment for children with Tell-a-Tale jet flight story books. #paxex
This tweet was posted on July 18, 2016.
In the 1960s, TWA (Trans World Airlines) offered 8MM films for sale featuring their various destinations. #paxex
This tweet was posted on July 14, 2016.
Loaded with the #amenities one would need on an overnight flight including, hair cream and brushless shave cream, R.O.N. (Remain Over Night) kits would be given out on flights to passengers in the 1950s-70s. Do you have any Remain Over Night kits? #avgeek #paxex
This tweet was posted on July 23, 2018.
Starting in the 1960s, airlines, including #PanAm, started to offer inflight films of their destinations. #paxex
This tweet was posted on July 14, 2016.
Well, would you Wookiee at that! Two years ago, United gave away Star Wars branded amenity kits to their Polaris-class passengers.
📸:
amenity kits: United Airlines; 2019
Gift of Vincent Ma
2021.020.0885-0888
#MayTheFourth #StarWars #PaxEx
This tweet was posted on May 04, 2021.
With recommendations such as chewing gum and yawning, United sought to provide the most comfortable flight. #paxex
This tweet was posted on July 13, 2016.