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Apr 26, 2019 | 3:57 am

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Originally Posted by TheOldMan

With all your vast knowledge, can anyone tell me when jet bridges were first introduced and where ? I remember flying BA from Melbourne to LHR via HK in 1975 and again in 1978 but can't for the life of me recall if they were in use at any of these three airports.

Definitely well before the 70s, Chicago O'Hare around 1960 I think for the first one of a similar style to those used today.

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