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My first United flight was HNL-SFO in 1979 on a 747-200. I remember flying to both LAX and SFO on 747s named after Justin Dart, Thomas F. Gleed, and William A. Patterson. I got to fly in 1A a few times as well as upstairs; I have fond memories of the tetra-packs of Mauna Loa macadamia nuts, the roast beef and ice cream carts, and Hawaiian music playing at boarding and arrival. What a nice way to honor UA's legacy of 747 service to HNL!
p.s. I wonder if they will dig up some of the old Hawaiian patterned uniforms for the flight attendants. There was a pastel pattern from the early 80s that was quite the sight to see,