Lamenting the Loss of the World's Longest-Serving Flight Attendant (88 Years Old) - Above the clouds for 67 years, now ascended to heaven.
The company reported the sad news to the flight attendants: "We're heartbroken to announce the passing of our dearest colleague Bette Nash, who held the record for the longest-serving flight attendant at American Airlines."
On their social media, American Airlines shared their emotions: "Farewell, Bette Nash, the kind-hearted angel who greeted customers with a smile for nearly seven decades. A true legend in the airline industry, you touched many lives and will be profoundly missed."
Sources say that Bette Nash died on May 17th in a hospice. The doctors had recently diagnosed her with an aggressive form of breast cancer, which had already spread throughout her body, making it incurable. Surprisingly, she boarded a plane for the last time just four weeks before her death.
A true cabin crew icon
Bette Nash leaves behind a legacy as one of the most iconic figures in cabin crew history. She started working as a stewardess for American Airlines (formerly Eastern Airlines) in 1957 at the young age of 21. Back then, the skies were filled with possibilities: flight attendants served meals with silverware, and smoking on board was allowed.
Over the years, Bette dedicated herself to a single employer - American Airlines. She didn't often travel to distant lands; instead, she mainly flew between Washington, New York, and Boston, returning home each night to care for her disabled son, who had Down syndrome.
In 2022, Nash was awarded an extraordinary honor: Her nearly 70-year career was recognized in the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest career as a flight attendant. An incredible feat that's tough to match.
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Source: symclub.org
