Blast from the past with vintage airline ads from Reminisce nostalgia magazine

American Airlines (1949)—“Here I am… the fellow who said he would never fly. If I thought it was anything like this, I’d be flying a long time ago!”

American Airlines (1949)—“Here I am… the fellow who said he would never fly. If I thought it was anything like this, I’d be flying a long time ago!”

It’s almost time to begin preparations for an enjoyable summer getaway and book flights to a favourite destination.

To help travellers get in the globe-trotting spirit, Reminisce, North America’s top-selling nostalgia magazine has printed a montage of vintage airline ads.

Martin Aircraft (1945)—“Now…an airline is the shortest distance between two points. For speed, comfort and economy…plan to travel via Martin flying boat!”

Martin Aircraft (1945)—“Now…an airline is the shortest distance between two points. For speed, comfort and economy…plan to travel via Martin flying boat!”

Take a journey to the past, when flying meant smartly dressed

Air France (1960)—“7 course meal….1,600 miles long. It’s true—on every flight, every day passengers enjoy a meal like this with no extra fare!”

Air France (1960)—“7 course meal….1,600 miles long. It’s true—on every flight, every day passengers enjoy a meal like this with no extra fare!”

passengers, fancy in-flight meals, smoking, and more.