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From the outside, being a flight attendant may look like a glamorous job, especially for those who dream of traveling the world. And at times, I don't doubt that it does feel a bit glamorous, but most of the time, it seems like it involves a lot of hard work. Still, that doesn't seem to diminish the passion that so many in this field seem to have for their careers — and that passion leads some of them to continue flying even after others in their position would have retired.
Among those dedicated to their careers was Bette Nash, who has been recognized for being the "longest-serving" flight attendant in the world. And after a lengthy, record breaking career, Nash recently died at the age of 88.
@todayshow Bette Nash, who holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for being the longest-serving flight attendant in the history of aviation, has died at 88. Nash became such a fixture on the flight between Washington and Boston that the route became known as “the Nash Dash.” #TODAYShow #SundayTODAY
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Nash's story was shared on the Today show's official TikTok account on Monday, June 3, after she died in May in Manassas, Virginia. According to the report, she was bitten by the flying bug from her first flight as a teenager, and by the time she was 21 years old, she had graduated from college and began working with Eastern Airlines and later, American Airlines. Her career as a flight attendant officially began in November 1957, and she never looked back.
A few years later, her job would change a bit when she decided to work the shuttle routes between Washington, D.C,, New York, and Boston, because it meant that she could be home each night with her son, who had been diagnosed with Down syndrome.
The route between Washington D.C. and Boston was nicknamed the Nash Dash, all because of her. Talk about leaving a legacy!
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As ABC News reported, Nash flew for nearly 70 years , celebrating her 60th year as a flight attendant in 2017, and never actually retired from the job.
“My favorite part of flying over the years has been greeting my passengers as they board and deplane. People really are fascinating and it’s truly been a joy," she once said , according to NPR.
After her death, American Airlines shared a statement about Nash's passing via social media: "We mourn the passing of Bette Nash, who spent nearly seven decades warmly caring for our customers in the air. She started in 1957 and held the Guinness World Record for longest-serving flight attendant. Bette inspired generations of flight attendants. Fly high, Bette."
There's no doubt her impact and dedication will be felt for years to come — especially for those who were lucky enough to fly with her.
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