During air travel’s golden age, in the 1950s and 1960s, flying was a lot different from what it is today. Five-course meals, high-fashion outfits, and smoky cabins were the norm. Today, instead, most of that glamour (and the cigarettes) has given way to convenience and expedience. Airports are bigger, planes are faster, and air travel is more accessible than ever. Let’s explore the stark differences between modern flying and the golden age of air travel.