Originally Posted by
Cloudship
I think I miss it, because flying was an event. It had it's problems, but flying wasn't just what got you to where you could start your vacation, it was part of the vacation.
Agree with all of your post, especially on this point.
Flying was an event and part of the vacation. Getting on a jet plane was something a family looked forward and was part of the experience. Back then, family and friends can actually (no crazy security then) see you to the Gate, and meet you upon arrival! Imagine, de-boarding and immediately seeing your family/friends who are there to pick you up!
We didn't have all these intricate rules (there weren't many abusers back then) and everyone was very nice and friendly. There wasn't a need to define every rule/regulation since most simply acted within the dictates of generally accepted etiquette.
Unlike now, where we must a rule for everything.