Plane Sexy: Flying in the Jet Age

Delta Air Lines' stewardesses summer uniforms, 1969-70.

First class on Delta Air Lines in 1969 was spacious and meals were elegantly prepared.

A stewardess begins her training aboard Delta Air Lines in the 1950s.

Delta Air Lines' stewardesses summer uniforms, 1969-70.

Delta Air Lines' stewardesses winter uniforms, 1965-68.

A flight attendant serves alcohol to happy passengers on Delta Air Lines.

First class on Delta Air Lines in 1969 was spacious and meals were elegantly prepared.

A Delta 747 flight attendant uses a meal elevator.

A 1970s Delta flight attendant prepares to serve meals.

A Delta Boeing 747 first class meal service, 1970s.

Stewardesses line up for training aboard Delta Air Lines in the 1950s.

Stewardesses in training for Delta Air Lines.

Stewardesses were the life of the party during the golden age of air travel.

The stewardess lifestyle was seen as glamourous, fun and sexy.

Stewardesses enjoyed a camaraderie during the golden age of air travel.

A family aboard Delta Air Lines in the 1960s.

Stewardesses mixed drinks, lit cigarettes, prepared elegant four course meals, and always went that extra mile to satisfy the needs of passengers.

Being a stewardess was seen as an exclusive job filled with adventure and glamour.

Flying in the 1960s was at the height of its glory and jet age sophistication.