The simple answer is air travel became affordable so the luxuries had to be dialed down.
2026-10-08 15:43:34
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magsfilipe :
White lights gets me so enraged
2026-10-08 15:48:06
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user23771368337 :
We flew those Delta L1011’s frequently in the 80’s. Yes, they looked just like that. And I loved the middle seat sections. And always had full meals. Great flights.
2026-10-08 18:03:29
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🎗️MinnieMaeAZ🎗️ :
We were a family of 7 and went from Newark to Orlando several times for Disney starting in 72. Characters greeted you and the pilots gave us wings. Interior looked like this - so colorful
2026-10-08 18:31:32
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SailorMail :
There’s so much space
2026-10-08 21:20:29
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Crystaldreams :
High ceilings must be nice
2026-10-08 18:56:08
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Sunil Bakshi :
fun fact, air quality on planes is worse now then it was when you could smoke in them
2026-10-08 17:39:49
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Chelsea :
We are past peak,we lost the Concord FFS
2026-10-09 01:53:36
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Jordy :
I bet every seat had great leg room back then too!!
2026-10-08 17:56:50
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Josh :
It’s all because airlines do everything to maximize profits. Even the lights are cheaper.
2026-10-08 18:07:45
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ardelean_getbeget :
it seems like they downgraded... also the space between the seats...
2026-10-08 15:36:48
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Mzphillips91 :
It looks spacious
2026-10-08 15:59:37
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malachite :
nothing wrong with pajamas on a 14 hour flight
2026-10-09 03:10:16
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Sleuth Society Company :
I rode in a plane that had a movie screen like a movie theater
2026-10-09 03:10:11
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Rumble :
For the day, the Lockheed L1011-Tristar was the most sophisticated aircraft, and a pleasure to ride. If microchips and advanced computers had been available during its manufacture, it would still be flying today. A very safe and comfortable aircraft.
2026-10-08 17:24:55
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jamesgraham453 :
Ward air was top tier
2026-10-09 01:22:59
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swimmers :
More space
2026-10-09 02:09:48
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SandraMimi :
I traveled quite a bit with my parents when I was a kid in the 70s/80s. it was a luxury .....we always had a hot meal and we always dressed like we were going to church service! It was the best experience and everyone treated. Everyone was such respect ....there was no fighting whatsoever. Terrorism never crossed my parents minds. I'm so happy I got to experience that innocent luxury of flying In the 1980s. I also took my kids with me on planes when they were younger and they just can't believe my stories that I get to share..
2026-10-08 23:26:04
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Square Dance Dartavious :
The older seats look wider
2026-10-08 18:42:40
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Sam :
I started flying in 1975 when I was 7. Lots of smoke, but pretty well vented. I became a smoker myself and contributed to it until it was banned. I fly almost every day (280+ flights per year) for work and have since 1987 so I’ve really seen the changes. It’s definitely at its worst right now.
2026-10-08 20:07:35
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Nattyd27 :
I hate that I missed out on travel back then.
2026-10-08 19:46:54
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PippaDog❌ :
I remember the lounges.
2026-10-08 22:50:19
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Marley :
A ticket to Miami from JFK was like $56.00 back in the 70’s.
2026-10-08 17:46:39
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The_happygilmore :
Flying in the 80’s and early 90’s was so much better !!
2026-10-08 17:05:30
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