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American Airlines Flight Attendant Named Longest Serving in History

American Airlines Flight Attendant Named Longest Serving in History

BY ZACHARY LIDDY-DAVIS 07/16/2022 AGO 13 COMMENTS

Guinness World Records recently recognized Boston Woman Bette Nash as the Longest Serving and Most Senior Flight Attendant in History. Joining the Airline as a stewardess in 1957 (the same year as the first man-made satellite launch), Bette has served over 65 years with American Airlines, racking up thousands of miles. 

 

A photo of Bette Nash. Photo courtesy of Yahoo News.

 

At 86 years old, Bette continues to fly the New York - Boston - Washington D.C. shuttle route. When asked about why she sticks to that route, she said that likes to be home every night to take care of her disabled son. Bette can fly any route in the world, but she stays loyal to the Northeast.

 

Frequent flyers tend to remember Bette and praise her for her work. When asked if she had any advice for new Flight Attendants, Bette says: "To bring the human factor into [service] is the most important. Instead of technology, it's human-ology.” She goes on to say, “As long as I have my health and I'm able, why not work? It's still fun. Plus, I've at least made my Diamond Jubilee, just like Queen Elizabeth."

 

Photo courtesy of Travel Pulse

 

Bette joins fellow American Air employee Walter Orthmann, who holds the record for the Longest Career in the same company.

Comments (13)

niliGlult
190d ago • Reply
John Khoury Good for Bette Nash, The airlines need more dedicated people like her. Bravo.
819d ago • Reply
John Khoury Good for Bette Nash, The airlines need more dedicated people like her. Bravo.
819d ago • Reply
John Khoury Good for Bette Nash, The airlines need more dedicated people like her. Bravo.
819d ago • Reply
Len O'Brien Bravo Zulu, Bette.
818d ago • Reply
John Moffitt Congratulations, Bette. Age is just a number and I admire your service and dedication.
818d ago • Reply
ZZ A avition legend! Sure lots of planes from then are already gone, best wishes to her and her family! AA should treat her to the best! She also deserves awards.
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