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Bette Nash, world’s longest-serving flight attendant, remembered for remarkable 66-year career

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Bette Nash, world’s longest-serving flight attendant, remembered for remarkable 66-year career
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Bette Nash, the world's longest-serving flight attendant, has left an indelible mark on aviation history. She devoted 66 years to her profession, starting at Eastern Airlines and later working for Trump Shuttle, USAir, and American Airlines. Nash began her career in November 1957 and continued flying well into her eighties, choosing flights between Washington, Boston, and sometimes New York.

Nash's career is celebrated in the Guinness Book of World Records. On January 18, 2021, Guinness World Records recorded her 64-year and 61-day career as a flight attendant. Her remarkable journey also included celebrating significant anniversaries: her 50th with USAir and 60th with American Airlines. Nash reflected on her career with gratitude, saying, "I'm the luckiest person in the world."

Simon Johnson, a frequent passenger on her shuttle route, praised Bette for her warmth and her ability to remember passengers and conversations. "I think what is most amazing and impressive about Bette, is the way she warms up the entire aircraft."

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She began her career at the age of 21 when flight attendants faced strict requirements regarding appearance, marital status, and age. Nash recalled the elegance of flying during her early years: "At the time, it was like you were on the stage to a degree. It just looked so elegant. And romantic."

In later years, Nash maintained her dedication despite shifts in the industry. She was known for bringing her own fig bars for passengers when airlines cut such luxuries. Her perfect appearance and professionalism remained constant throughout her career.

Bette Nash was recognized for her contributions and celebrated with water cannon salutes and gifts on various anniversaries. American Airlines CEO Doug Parker acknowledged her service with a donation to a charity in her name. When celebrating her 60th anniversary, Nash remarked, "I'm so pleased to be here in the terminal where I decided I wanted to be a flight attendant and to be here celebrating my 60th anniversary, still wanting to be a flight attendant, means the world to me."

Nash passed away on May 17, 2024, at the age of 88. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants said, "She touched countless lives with her warmth, dedication and unparalleled service." American Airlines also paid tribute: "Fly high, Bette! You'll be missed."

With her lengthy and illustrious career, Bette Nash became a beloved figure in the aviation community, known as a role model and inspiration to many. Her legacy as the world's longest-serving flight attendant is unlikely to be surpassed.

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