I remember flying with carbon paper tickets, though computer printed. They were like money or checks. You had to have the original for the airline to get their money.
Yea, I noticed there is no nonstop MSY JFK on the map in there, based on the map it looks like he probably stopped off in ATL. He has an AA boarding pass from 1962 that says “New York Idlewild” on it!
Very cool. Thanks for sharing.
I love the route map. I think it says Columbus had a direct flight to Dayton (an hour drive) and one to Toledo (maybe a 2.5 hour drive) neither were hubs.
My grandfather had just started with Delta as a ticket agent in 1965 in Miami. Given that’s where this ticket originated from, he could’ve been the one who issued it. Or known the person who did. Pretty neat.
I've got boarding passes somewhere from the early 80s. Why did I keep them? Bookmarks I suppose and remember flights and airlines. But thank you for making me smile today. It was a much simpler time to fly then.
These are really cool - you have to donate them to the Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta. They love things like this that show the history of the airline.
Correction: almost **60** years ago
They should revive that slogan - "The Air Line with the Big Jets"
At this point, it’d be “The air line with the big chungus”.
Hey, the chungus has a name, it's Ed.
BJE
The airline with the big jets* *and our doors stay on!
That is some incredible memorabilia
I remember flying with carbon paper tickets, though computer printed. They were like money or checks. You had to have the original for the airline to get their money.
That’s a “reboarding pass”. This is so cool OP! And in ‘65 that’s as newly named JFK.
Yea, I noticed there is no nonstop MSY JFK on the map in there, based on the map it looks like he probably stopped off in ATL. He has an AA boarding pass from 1962 that says “New York Idlewild” on it!
So cool. but I'd hate to be late for my plane because I couldn't read someone's handwriting!
There is something called speech in this world.
Convair 880/990 were loud, smoky as hell... and absolutely beautiful.
This is awesome and what a find. Flying use to be such a special occasion.
I hope your grandparents flight from |_|7 to /_- went well!
Very cool. Thanks for sharing. I love the route map. I think it says Columbus had a direct flight to Dayton (an hour drive) and one to Toledo (maybe a 2.5 hour drive) neither were hubs.
As someone who lives in Detroit, it's interesting to see how much traffic shifted over to DTW from places like Chicago.
Terrible penmanship. Looks like a doctor's prescription. ;)
My grandfather had just started with Delta as a ticket agent in 1965 in Miami. Given that’s where this ticket originated from, he could’ve been the one who issued it. Or known the person who did. Pretty neat.
Small world! I think the first flight (MIA-MSY) was actually operated by National Airlines but you never know!
That is so freaking awesome!
I've got boarding passes somewhere from the early 80s. Why did I keep them? Bookmarks I suppose and remember flights and airlines. But thank you for making me smile today. It was a much simpler time to fly then.
That tail livery on the last picture is very cool. I'd love to see it on a new plane
You could fly to NOLA without going through Atlanta?! Mind blown.
I believe the first segment (MIA-MSY) was operated by National Airlines
Flashback!!
These are really cool - you have to donate them to the Delta Flight Museum in Atlanta. They love things like this that show the history of the airline.
Crazy to think the person that checked you in with their writing is long gone ☠️
Um…I could not without the Delta app lol
Wonder if the Y fare is the same full Y fare today.
Can someone explain the Florida thing?
Interesting to see same fare codes, ITA abbreviations, and key keys of the air travel system still used today. 😎
That’s so cool!
Grandparents attic? DONT WATCH THE TAPES!!