Nashsaidshe fell in love with the spiffy appearances and gracious manners of the crew members.

Passengers would even buy life insurance from a vending machine before boarding.

Nash also looks back on her start in aviation with an appreciation for the advances of today.

Bette Nash, the longest serving flight attendant at 86 years old

Technological modernizations have helped with day-to-day tasks.

Gone are the days of hand-written tickets, stickers for seat assignments, and chalkboards,she mused.

Other improvements in the industry have been welcomed by the flight attendant.

(Now, requirements like those do not exist.)

I wanted to be home every night.

It wasn’t a choice for me, Nashsaid.

After all these years, Nash enjoys her job and takes pride in working as a flight attendant.

Its just been the perfect career path.

I thoroughly enjoy my three-minute conversations onboard.

And Im often amazed at the interesting work, travels, and lives people have.

Passengers feel the same towards Nash.

Nash has no plans to clip her wings and end her career in aviation.

As long as I have my health and Im able, why not work.

Its still fun, Nash says.

Plus, Ive at least made my Diamond Jubilee, just like Queen Elizabeth!

Its just been the perfect career path.