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Bette Nash passed away this week at age 88 after a battle with breast cancer. She held the record for the longest-serving flight attendant in the world and had been flying for 67 years. American Airlines shared the news earlier today with a lovely tribute for this longtime employee.
We mourn the passing of Bette Nash, who spent nearly seven decades warmly caring for our customers in the air. She started in 1957 and held the Guinness World Record for longest-serving flight attendant. Bette inspired generations of flight attendants. Fly high, Bette. pic.twitter.com/XFTXyvsqFI
— americanair (@AmericanAir) May 25, 2024
I never flew with Nash, but knew of her. She started her career as a flight attendant back in 1957 for Eastern Airlines when air travel was a bit different than it is today. I can only imagine how much she saw and the incredible stories that she was likely able to tell. To work in any role for 67 years you need to love what you do. She spent the majority of her career working short hops up and down the East Coast so that she was able to spend her nights with her family. She was based out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and mostly flew to and from there to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).
The profile above shows her to be kind and active. I wish I would have had the chance to be on one of her flights.
Anthony’s Take: Rest in peace, Bette. My condolences to her family. American Airlines lost a great asset this week and I wonder if they’ll ever see another flight attendant beat her tenure and world record.
(Featured Image Credit: American Airlines.)
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