23 vintage photos from the glory days of aviation
Courtesy of BA Speedbird [Heritage] Centre
Although flying today is cheaper, safer, and faster than it's ever been, it's becoming an increasingly unpleasant experience as airlines cram more passengers into planes, causing overcrowding and delays.It's enough to make travelers wish for the golden age of aviation.
We found vintage photos from 1946 to 1970, sourced from Iberia, KLM, Delta, British Airways and Air France, that show just how glamorous flying used to be.