The decades following World War II ushered in what many historians and aviation enthusiasts consider the Golden Age of commercial aviation. From the late 1940s through the 1970s, air travel represented far more than simply getting from one place to another. Flying was associated with sophistication, innovation, and a sense of adventure that captured the imagination of travelers around the world. Because ticket prices were relatively expensive, commercial flights were often viewed as special occasions, attracting business leaders, celebrities, and families embarking on memorable journeys.
