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Meet Bette Nash: The Legendary Flight Attendant Who Defied Retirement

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Bette Nash, the world's longest-serving flight attendant, passed away at 88 after battling cancer. Discover her remarkable career spanning decades with American Airlines and Eastern Airlines.

Bette Nash, the iconic flight attendant known for holding the title of the world's longest-serving in the industry, sadly passed away at the age of 88. Despite facing a recent diagnosis of breast cancer, Nash continued her service with unwavering dedication, not officially retiring from her role with American Airlines. Her career began in 1957 with Eastern Airlines during the Eisenhower era, marking the start of a remarkable journey that would see her set the Guinness World Record for the longest-serving flight attendant.

Bette Nash's legacy as a pioneer in the aviation industry shines brightly, with her commitment and passion for her work inspiring generations of flight attendants. Her dedication to providing exceptional service and ensuring passenger safety earned her a special place in the hearts of those she worked with and served. Nash's passing leaves a void in the aviation world but her impact and influence will be remembered for years to come.

In a bittersweet tribute to Bette Nash, American Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants mourned her loss, acknowledging her unparalleled contribution to the industry. Nash's journey as a trailblazing flight attendant will forever be etched in history, serving as a beacon of excellence and professionalism for current and future aviation professionals.

As we bid farewell to Bette Nash, we reflect on her extraordinary career that spanned decades, leaving an indelible mark on the world of aviation. Her legacy as the longest-serving flight attendant is a testament to her resilience, passion, and unwavering dedication to her craft. May her memory continue to inspire and uplift all who follow in her footsteps.

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Bette Nash, world's longest-serving flight attendant, dies at 88 (ABC News)

Nash died on May 17 in hospice care after a recent breast cancer diagnosis, though she never officially retired from her role with American Airlines. PHOTO: ...

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Bette Nash dies at 88: World's longest-serving flight attendant ... (Hindustan Times)

Following a recent breast cancer diagnosis, Nash breathed her last in hospice care on May 17, per statements from American Airlines and the Association of ...

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Bette Nash, World's Longest-Serving Flight Attendant, Dead at 88 ... (PEOPLE.com)

Bette Nash, the world's longest-serving flight attendant, has died at age 88. She held the Guinness World Record for longest-serving flight attendant, ...

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World's longest-serving flight attendant, Bette Nash, dies at 88 (Business Insider)

Nash got her first job as a flight attendant with Eastern Airlines in 1957, when Dwight D. Eisenhower was in the White House.

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World's longest serving flight attendant dies aged 88 (AeroTime News Hub)

Bette Nash, the world's longest serving flight attendant and former American Airlines employee, has died at the age of 88 following a battle with cancer.

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World's longest-serving flight attendant dies after serving for nearly 7 ... (The Straits Times)

Ms Bette Nash, 88, never officially retired from American Airlines. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Bette Nash, world's longest-serving flight attendant, dies at 88 (CNN)

Bette Nash, holder of the Guinness World Record for longest-serving flight attendant, has died at the age of 88, according to statements from American ...

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Bette Nash, World's Longest-Serving Flight Attendant, Dead at 88 ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

Nash held the Guinness World Record for longest-serving flight attendant, according to American Airlines.

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World's longest serving flight attendant dies after nearly seven ... (Travel Tomorrow)

Bette Nash celebrated her “diamond jubilee” at American Airlines in 2017 and has been recognised by the Guiness World Record as the world's longest serving ...

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World's longest-serving flight attendant dies at 88 (VnExpress International)

Bette Nash, who held the Guinness World Record for being the longest-serving flight attendant, has died of breast cancer at the age of 88.

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World's longest-serving flight attendant dies aged 88: 'Fly high, Bette' (The Guardian)

Bette Nash began flying in 1957, and said it was the romance and glamor of flying that initially attracted her to the job.

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World's longest-serving flight attendant Bette Nash dead at 88 after 7 ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Bette Nash, who started working as a flight attendant in 1957, died in hospice care after a recent breast cancer diagnosis. The inspiring woman served the ...

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Bette Nash: World's longest-serving flight attendant dies at 88 (BBC News)

Bette Nash began working with the forerunner of American Airlines in 1957 and never retired from the job.

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Bette Nash, the world's longest-serving flight attendant, has died ... (Daily Mail)

In a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter, American Airlines said: 'We mourn the passing of Bette Nash, who spent nearly seven decades warmly caring for ...

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