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A Brief History of Air Travel

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Flying through Time: Attitudes in Air Travel

This chapter delves into the historical evolution of air travel, scrutinizing the societal norms of the 60s and 70s, especially the objectification of flight attendants and the glorification of smoking. It also addresses the health repercussions faced by flight attendants and the eventual legal actions against tobacco, marking a significant shift in attitudes towards smoking in aviation.

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