American Airlines’ most senior flight attendant retires after nearly 64 years

Carol Fair retired as American Airlines’ most senior flight attendant after nearly 64 years with the company. At 83 years old, she held the No. 1 spot on the airline’s seniority list, which includes 30,000 flight attendants.

Her final flight was from London to Charlotte, North Carolina, where a crowd gathered to celebrate her arrival at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Fair expressed satisfaction with her career, noting she had reached the highest seniority possible.

Fair’s long career earned her recognition in several halls of fame. She was inducted into the North Carolina Transportation Hall of Fame in 2008 and is also a member of the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame.

Additionally, her career is featured in an exhibit at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum, highlighting her contributions to aviation and the airline industry.