The world’s longest serving flight attendant, who served mid-flight lobster to the Kennedys and never retired, has died aged 88 after seven decades of service. Bette Nash started her career in the air in 1957 when she was just 21 years old. She died in hospice care last week after a brief battle with breast cancer.
Her employer of 67 years, , posted a touching tribute to her on X (formerly Twitter) mourning her death. “We mourn the passing of Bette Nash who spent nearly seven decades warmly caring for our customers in the air..
..Bette inspired generations of flight attendants.
Fly high Bette," the airline's post read. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants, the union which represents airline staff in the , shared another tribute to her on Facebook. “Bette’s remarkable career spanned over six decades during which she touched countless lives with her warmth, dedication and unparalleled service," its tribute read.
“Her passion for flying and her commitment to her passengers were truly inspiring. Bette’s legacy will forever be remembered in the aviation community and by all who had the privilege of knowing her.” As America’s most senior flight attendant Betty was able to fly any route she desired - and the one she liked most was between Washington DC and Boston so she could get back to her home in Virginia to look after her son, who has Down Syndrome.
Bette held the for the longest ever serving flight attendant which she was awarded in 2022. In 2017 she.
