World’s longest-serving flight attendant Bette Nash dies (88)
She worked in the skies for 67 years.
Bette Nash worked as a flight attendant for 67 years. Photo: X/APFAunity
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Bette Nash, the world’s longest-serving flight attendant has passed away at the age of 88.
The news was announced by her employer, American Airlines on X.
“She started in 1957 and held the Guinness World Record for longest-serving flight attendant,” the airline said.
“Bette inspired generations of flight attendants. Fly high, Bette.”
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
She began her career at the age of 21 with Eastern Airlines, now known as American Airlines.
“She never stopped working, she never officially retired. She just popped up, working 67 years in the skies.”
- Adam Gilchrist, World View
US media outlets report that she died on 17 May in hospice after having recently been diagnosed with breast cancer.
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