Thanks for all the reports.
The narrative on the one quoted right below from 1971 says it’s the first time in first class and recalls having to save money for that, but you have multiple reports in first from the ‘60s. What am I missing? Are these the recollections of different people or are parts of these narratives fiction to get the readers into some mood? Or maybe this is explained somewhere. I assumed these are all your trips and non-fictional accounts.
Originally Posted by
Seat 2A
It's a fine autumn afternoon in 1971 and trade winds lightly rustle your hair as you stride across the tarmac at Honolulu International Airport to the impressive Boeing 707-321B wearing the iconic blue and white livery of Pan American World Airways. You've been looking forward to this flight for months as after many weeks of scrimping and saving you've managed to save the requisite funds for a First Class ticket between Honolulu and Seattle. This is your first ever flight in First Class and you couldn't be more excited. Settling into your comfortable grey upholstered recliner at 3A, you marvel at the comfort and space relative to your past experiences back in Economy. An attractive young stewardess arrives with a tray bearing Mai Tais and Mimosas and you select a Mai Tai complete with pineapple and maraschino cherry on a Pan American branded swizzle stick. Moments later, she returns with a colorful menu detailing the feast to be served on this five hour and twenty minute flight to Seattle. Oh my...
P A N . A M E R I C A N .W O R L D . A I R W A Y S
Honolulu to Seattle
LUNCHEON ~ PAPAAINA
Pupu Wela
Chinese Egg Rolls
Miniature Bouchčes Mirin
Pupu
Cascade of Shrimp Waikiki
Galantine of Chicken Kamehameha
Luau
Roast Rib Eye of Beef
Paradise Chicken in Oriental Sauce
Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Anchovy Butter
Lamb Curry Pele
Rice Oahu
Island Garden Vegetables
Potatoes From The Pit
Waiau Salad
Green Goddess Dressing
Waiupa'a
Cheese Board
Tropical Fruit Basket
Mea'ai Momona
Passion Fruit Chiffon Pie
Mints
Kope ~ Ki ~ Waiu
Originally Posted by
Seat 2A
The winter of 1968 has been long and cold in Eastern Canada, so the past two weeks in Freeport, Bahamas could not have done more to whisk away the winter blues and restore a sense of vitality and optimism for the spring and summer ahead. As an added bonus, you'll be flying from Freeport back to Toronto in First Class! Settling into the wide, plush window seat aboard your DC-8-40, you accept a pre-departure Club Calypso Rum Punch from your hostess and admire the huge Rolls-Royce Conway engines just outside your window. Shortly thereafter, your hostess returns with a large six page menu embellished with colorful Caribbean themed art. Club Calypso
is embossed on the cover. Hmm... let's see what's for dinner...
A I R . C A N A D A
Freeport to Toronto
DINNER
Grilled Fillet Steak
Breast of Duckling with Piquant Bermudian Sauce
Braised Veal Birds Tropical Style
Garden Vegetables
King Crabmeat Salad
Ice Cream Flamingo Surprise
Cake from The Islands
Selection of Cheese
Selection of Fresh Fruits
After Dinner Mints
Coffee
Originally Posted by
Seat 2A
It's a fine summer afternoon in August of 1969 as you board National Airlines' attractive DC-8-50, its white fuselage embellished with orange and yellow stripes with the iconic Sun King logo gracing the tail. The twenty recliners in the First Class cabin are upholstered in patterns of colorful yellows and beiges, and the foam padding is as deep and comfortable as any you've ever experienced. Ah... settling into your window seat at 2A, you revel in the wonderfully air-conditioned cabin while accepting a welcome cocktail and a bright yellow menu from the stewardess. It's a three hour flight from Houston to Las Vegas and National's Sun King Service is well regarded for the quality of its inflight catering. Dinner will be served...
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N A T I O N A L . A I R L I N E S
DINNER
Houston to Las Vegas
Cocktail Hour
Orange Blossom
Florida Flip
Vodka Martini
Gin Martini
Manhattan
Scotch/Bourbon/Gin
Appetizer
Chilled Florida Shrimp Mignonette
Salad
Hearts of Lettuce Salad ~ French Dressing
ENTREES
Prime Filet Mignon with Giant Mushrooms
~or~
Rock Cornish Game Hen with Wild Rice
Vegetables
Belgium Whole Baby Carrots
Blue Lake Green Beans with Onion Rings
Garden Asparagus Spears
Princess Ann Baked Stuffed Potato
Bread
French Croissant Rolls with Butter
Desserts
Key Lime Pie
Assorted French Pastry
Ice Cream / Sherbet
After Dinner Liqueurs
Creme de Menthe
Cognac
Galliano
B & B
Coffee ~ Tea
After Dinner Mints