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Bette Nash, World's Longest-Serving Flight Attendant, Dies at 88

Nash's nearly 70-year career spanned the evolution of air travel, leaving a lasting legacy in the aviation industry.

  • Bette Nash began her career in 1957 with Eastern Airlines and continued with American Airlines until her death.
  • She was recognized by Guinness World Records in 2022 for her record-breaking service.
  • Nash's career witnessed the transformation of air travel from glamorous to efficient and technology-driven.
  • She was known for her dedication, warmth, and commitment to passengers, inspiring generations of flight attendants.
  • Nash passed away on May 17 in hospice care following a breast cancer diagnosis.
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