Air Hostesses - Page 18

Swami8 · 07-22-2007, 10:12 PM

ZOIKS!!!!!!

Doc, you are my new best friend! LOL Thanks for the pictures! (sorry took so long to reply...was out getting my Advanced Open Water certification all weekend!)

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Originally Posted by flyingdoc

Here ya go!!

flyingdoc · 07-23-2007, 09:37 AM

Two generations from Malaysia!

Hostesses for Malayan Airways

Their modern equivalents on MAS

flyingdoc · 07-24-2007, 08:19 AM

As Qantas abandons its old livery, this pic is dedicated to those who remember an airline that wasn't always run by a group of self-interested multi-millionaires.

flyingdoc · 07-24-2007, 10:26 AM

What the heck... one more for the Qantas Hosties.

This is the graduating class of 1968 modeling the brand new orange-red uniforms for a publicity shot.

furryforest · 07-24-2007, 02:37 PM

That little red number gets my vote!

flyingdoc · 07-25-2007, 06:12 AM

I'm tired, it's been a hard day... time for a little more Natacha!

flyingdoc · 07-26-2007, 07:21 AM

Hosties in Literature #2. - Shirley Flight

You've met Vicki Barr - now meet Shirley Flight, her British Counterpart.
Shirley was an air hostess on Transcontinental Air Lines. The series was released in the 1960's and featured our heroine in many exciting adventures, generally more perilous than the Vicki Barr series. Most of the books were written by Judith Dale, actually a nom-de-plume for the male author, Edward Reginald Home-Gall.

I'm not sure why we have always had "air hostesses" rather than "stewardesses" over here. We certainly had stewards, but the hosties actually pre-dated them on Australian domestic airlines. Perhaps stewardess seemed demeaning next to steward but the title of hostess certainly fitted with the great attention that was taken to looking after passenger comfort and well-being in that era.

In my view, either is infinitely better than "flight attendant".

Here's Shirley looking very nurse-like in "The Flying Doctor"!

flyingdoc · 07-27-2007, 09:38 AM

Ever wondered what it would be like to be stranded at sea on one of those airplane life rafts with a bevy of hosties? Let your imagination run wild...

cpt.canuck · 07-27-2007, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingdoc

Here ya go!!

Now that's what I am talking about. Vijay looks excited as usual. For a guy who doesn't like to be compared to Mr. Branson, if you look at one of the pictures he's got Flight Attendants on the wing of a A320, holding flags. Hmmmm. But, hey can't wait to fly Kingfisher

. Thanks for the pics.

flyingdoc · 07-27-2007, 08:19 PM

Here's one for AngieCollector - Pramugari Bouraq!

flyingdoc · 07-31-2007, 09:44 AM

Eva Air Hosties.

flyingdoc · 07-31-2007, 09:45 AM

Plus a little fantasy for those who need their fix!

flyingdoc · 08-01-2007, 09:06 AM

Air New Zealand

In 2005 Air New Zealand launched its new look including new uniforms by their leading fashion house, Zambesi. The uniform features merino wool cloth in the palette of "teal, greenstone and schist". First time pants are an option for stewardesses, and tie optional for men. The girls also get the option of the "military"style hat. The stewards coats are single-breasted.

Initial responses were not too flattering. Lots of comments about the hat making the uniform look like the Thunderbirds. I actually think it looks like it has been lifted straight from German WWII uniforms of the 40's!

The major objection seems to have been that they are too subtle from the public and that the staff just blend in with the background and all the other passengers. From the crew themselves - some issues regarding quality and that they require too much dry cleaning.

Here are some ANZ hosties from an earlier era.

flyingdoc · 08-02-2007, 01:59 AM

Hostie in an engine #1

There is something about an engine nacelle for a Kodak moment - particullarly if you are taking pics of an Air Hostess.

A snug fit for these Canadian Pacific gals.

An "Off-Duty" moment.

PSA! (you just gotta love this airline!)

Braniff

flyingdoc · 08-03-2007, 12:25 AM

Aeronaves de Mexico

Classic Aircraft
Classic Livery
Classic Hosties!

This would have been late 1960's.

07-23-2007, 09:37 AM	#257
flyingdoc Operations Director Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 48 Posts: 6,519	Re: Air Hostesses Two generations from Malaysia! Hostesses for Malayan Airways Their modern equivalents on MAS __________________

07-24-2007, 08:19 AM	#258
flyingdoc Operations Director Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 48 Posts: 6,519	Re: Air Hostesses As Qantas abandons its old livery, this pic is dedicated to those who remember an airline that wasn't always run by a group of self-interested multi-millionaires. __________________

07-24-2007, 10:26 AM	#259
flyingdoc Operations Director Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 48 Posts: 6,519	Re: Air Hostesses What the heck... one more for the Qantas Hosties. This is the graduating class of 1968 modeling the brand new orange-red uniforms for a publicity shot. __________________

07-24-2007, 02:37 PM	#260
furryforest Operations Director Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Northern Ireland, UK Age: 31 Posts: 6,165	Re: Air Hostesses That little red number gets my vote! __________________ I swear to drunk i'm not God

07-25-2007, 06:12 AM	#261
flyingdoc Operations Director Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 48 Posts: 6,519	Re: Air Hostesses I'm tired, it's been a hard day... time for a little more Natacha! __________________

07-26-2007, 07:21 AM	#262
flyingdoc Operations Director Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 48 Posts: 6,519	Re: Air Hostesses Hosties in Literature #2. - Shirley Flight You've met Vicki Barr - now meet Shirley Flight, her British Counterpart. Shirley was an air hostess on Transcontinental Air Lines. The series was released in the 1960's and featured our heroine in many exciting adventures, generally more perilous than the Vicki Barr series. Most of the books were written by Judith Dale, actually a nom-de-plume for the male author, Edward Reginald Home-Gall. I'm not sure why we have always had "air hostesses" rather than "stewardesses" over here. We certainly had stewards, but the hosties actually pre-dated them on Australian domestic airlines. Perhaps stewardess seemed demeaning next to steward but the title of hostess certainly fitted with the great attention that was taken to looking after passenger comfort and well-being in that era. In my view, either is infinitely better than "flight attendant". Here's Shirley looking very nurse-like in "The Flying Doctor"! __________________

07-27-2007, 09:38 AM	#263
flyingdoc Operations Director Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 48 Posts: 6,519	Re: Air Hostesses Ever wondered what it would be like to be stranded at sea on one of those airplane life rafts with a bevy of hosties? Let your imagination run wild... __________________

07-27-2007, 08:19 PM	#265
flyingdoc Operations Director Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 48 Posts: 6,519	Re: Air Hostesses Here's one for AngieCollector - Pramugari Bouraq! __________________

07-31-2007, 09:44 AM	#266
flyingdoc Operations Director Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 48 Posts: 6,519	Re: Air Hostesses Eva Air Hosties. __________________

07-31-2007, 09:45 AM	#267
flyingdoc Operations Director Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 48 Posts: 6,519	Re: Air Hostesses Plus a little fantasy for those who need their fix! __________________

08-01-2007, 09:06 AM	#268
flyingdoc Operations Director Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 48 Posts: 6,519	Re: Air Hostesses Air New Zealand In 2005 Air New Zealand launched its new look including new uniforms by their leading fashion house, Zambesi. The uniform features merino wool cloth in the palette of "teal, greenstone and schist". First time pants are an option for stewardesses, and tie optional for men. The girls also get the option of the "military"style hat. The stewards coats are single-breasted. Initial responses were not too flattering. Lots of comments about the hat making the uniform look like the Thunderbirds. I actually think it looks like it has been lifted straight from German WWII uniforms of the 40's! The major objection seems to have been that they are too subtle from the public and that the staff just blend in with the background and all the other passengers. From the crew themselves - some issues regarding quality and that they require too much dry cleaning. Here are some ANZ hosties from an earlier era. __________________

08-02-2007, 01:59 AM	#269
flyingdoc Operations Director Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 48 Posts: 6,519	Re: Air Hostesses Hostie in an engine #1 There is something about an engine nacelle for a Kodak moment - particullarly if you are taking pics of an Air Hostess. A snug fit for these Canadian Pacific gals. An "Off-Duty" moment. PSA! (you just gotta love this airline!) Braniff __________________

08-03-2007, 12:25 AM	#270
flyingdoc Operations Director Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 48 Posts: 6,519	Re: Air Hostesses Aeronaves de Mexico Classic Aircraft Classic Livery Classic Hosties! This would have been late 1960's. __________________

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