THEY WANTED TO SEE THE WORLD AND ENDED UP CHANGING IT Fly With Me tells the story of the pioneering young women who became flight attendants at a time when single women were unable to order a drink, eat alone in a restaurant, own a credit card or get a prescription for birth control. Becoming a “stewardess,” as they were called, offered unheard-of opportunities for travel, glamour, adventure and independence. Although often maligned as feminist sellouts, these women were on the frontlines of the battle to assert gender equality and transform the workplace. Featuring firsthand accounts, personal stories and a rich archival record, the film tells the lively and important but neglected history of the women who changed the world while flying it. “Fly With Me” has a national broadcast date on PBS scheduled for February 20 (check local listings). See the trailer and special preview events below:

In 1929 Pan Am stock was in high demand as the airline began operating new international routes. BY MARK FINLAY via Simple Flying Today we will look back at some of Pan American World Airways (Pan Am) historic flights and see how this iconic airline shaped the world of aviation. Read the full article: https://simpleflying.com/pan-am-key-early-flights/