What Flying Was Like In The 1960sSample:
Because it was so expensive, flying was rare, and it was an "event." The expectation was that you would wear a tie, or at least nice clothing, onto the flight. Anyone who had strolled onto an airplane in the 1960's or early 1970's in a sweatsuit, or ragged jeans and a tee shirt, would have caused a major buzz among the passengers.