Airlines like to reminisce about their shining moments just as much as we do. The #TBT, or #ThrowbackThursday, hashtag offers them a chance to share interesting historical tidbits, company milestones – and maybe throw in the odd humble brag every now and then. Click on the photos to begin the slideshow.
A JAL livery donning a special, Olympic-themed painted job. 聖火空輸の特別塗装を行いまし (link)
Delta Air Lines: Holy old school, Batman! Here we have Adam West, the original Dark Knight, signing autographs for some adoring fans. #batman #whysoserious #BAM #POW #ThrowbackThursday #TBT
Great vintage photo of a temporary ticket counter in 1974, when Southwest moved to the west concourse @DallasLoveField
Hawaiian Airlines: Capt Sharyn Emminger, FO Karen Squyers & FA Trude Asada: The 1st all-female crew to operate on a major airline #TBT
JAL cabin crew wearing traditional attire. 客室乗務員の柴田も着物で正装
#KLMoldies – Our social media editor checking the KLM Facebook page.
In 1954, United Airlines was the first airline to purchase the latest in flight simulators. #tbt
Lassie coming home on Delta back in 1958. #ThrowbackThursday #TBT
A photo helps you remember special moments later. #TBT #TurkishAirlines
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full swing and we’re reminded of this #throwbackthursdayimage from our archives. Canada’s hockey team returning from the 1967 World Ice Hockey Championships in Vienna, holding 167-foot-long telegram containing messages of encouragement from fans. As a longstanding partner of Hockey Canada, we’re all cheering for the #Habs to bring home the cup this year! (link)
