American Airlines Flight Attendant Has Been Working For 60 Years & Has No Plans Of Retiring

Women don't always get the lion's share of work outside the four walls of their home. But those who do, sometimes conquer more than they initially set out to achieve. They shoulder as many responsibilities as their male counterparts and rule their space in their own right.?

One such incredible woman is 81-year-old Bette Nash - an American Airlines flight attendant who has been at her job for 60 years. And she is still going strong without any plans of retirement.?

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Nash is the undisputed star of the skies. Her infectious smile and impeccable style draw passengers toward her like a moth to a flame. They hope to meet the octogenarian and when they do, they shower compliments on and click selfies with her.??

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In the USA, pilots retire when they turn 65 but there's no such restriction on commercial flight attendants. This makes Nash the world's most senior flight attendant.

"I start my day at 2:10 in the morning. I have two alarm clocks and when they go off I don't lie there, I get up," says Nash as reported by AFP.?

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What's even more admirable about her is the fact that when she is off duty, she is at home in Virginia taking care of her only son who is differently-abled. And given her seniority, Nash is able to frequently fly the Washington-Boston-Washington route that helps her stay close to home.

Her journey over six decades

"There were a lot of men because they were doing business, and women came on with their fur coats, and their finery and their hats and everything. You didn't have... the flip-flops and the sneakers and things you do today," says Nash.?

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She was all of 21 when she was hired as a 'stewardess' for Eastern Air Lines. From John Kennedy to Donald Trump, she has seen the industry evolve through strikes, mergers, and buyouts.

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A veteran's honour

On her 50th anniversary ten years ago, Nash's plane was welcomed on the tarmac by jet sprays of water from fire engines. It is an honour that is generally reserved for veteran pilots or for the christening of a new plane.

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Nash's future plans?

The veteran will turn 82 on December 31. "I am not going to work until I am 90. I don't want to think about it!"

What an incredible lady. Her self-confidence and pride?are?as infectious even as we just read about her. Undoubtedly, she is an inspiration to women everywhere who want to leave their mark on the world. Kudos to her!