1950s Aviation lndustry Standard's

A fascinating era, Hunt.
Here are some notable facts about 1950 air travel:
1. **First commercial jet flight**: Pan Am's Boeing 707 flew from New York to London in 1952 (not exactly 1950 but close).
2. **Luxurious air travel**: First-class cabins featured private sleeping compartments.
3. **Flight duration**: New York to London took around 14 hours.
4. **Airports**: Only 14 major airports served commercial flights worldwide.
5. **Ticket prices**: Average ticket price was around $300 (equivalent to $3,500 today).
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