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The World's Longest Serving Flight Attendant Has Died

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bette Nash, the world's longest-serving flight attendant.

Bette Nash was a true aviation icon. In 2022, she etched her name in history by becoming the record holder for the world's longest-serving flight attendant, a remarkable feat at the age of 86. Sadly, her career in the skies, which spanned over 65 years, was grounded when cancer claimed her wings and recently forced her into an assisted care center.

American Airlines confirmed her passing with a post saying: "We mourn the passing of flight attendant Bette Nash, who spent nearly seven decades warmly caring for our customers in the air. She started her career in 1957 and proudly held the Guinness World Record for the longest-serving flight attendant. Bette was a legend at American and throughout the industry, inspiring generations of flight attendants. Fly high, Bette. We’ll miss you."

On behalf of the world's largest network of cabin crew and airline staff worldwide, please join me in saluting Bette's remarkable career in the comment section below.

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