LaGuardia-based flight attendant Lisa Gregory’s journey with American Airlines spans three generations and nearly the entire history of commercial aviation. Her grandmother joined the airline’s very first class of flight attendants in 1933, at a time when flying required courage, resilience, and a nursing background.
Her mother followed in 1949 as the airline industry modernised and expanded. In 1984, Lisa earned her own wings, becoming American Airlines’ first third‑generation flight attendant. Lisa shares her fascinating story
