Law Practice
Jul. 4, 2007
When Flying the Skies Was Less Friendly
Nearly three decades after they helped to end some sexist practices in the airline industry, former flight attendants Gail Brassesco, Betty Tronson and Carmen Lange get together to reminisce. They were among 1,800 female flight attendants who filed a class action against United Airlines in 1969.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
SACRAMENTO - Betty, Gail, Linda, Jerry, Carmen, Pat and four other women get together on the 13th day of every other month to reminisce about 1969 and the bravest thing they had ever done.
In those days, travelers wore suits and ties or dresses when they boarded an airliner. The flight attendants were mostly women and white with perfect...
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