Originally Posted by
DillPickles
My dad flew a lot for business in the 60s and 70s, always had us kids dress up for flights. He'd wear a suit, I think. So it was classier, at least.
In those days, my Mother had put a sports coat and tie on me for my first flight and my sister in a dress. She made it extremely clear that we were to be be polite at all times, respectful to everyone around us, quiet (speak only when spoken to), and well behaved. Anything else, she assured both of us that upon landing, we would both regret the day we were born.
It was a different era. Not better, but just different.