The Airship Era - Hindenburg
08/10/24 • 26 min
In 1936, most airline passengers are flying in small, loud, and uncomfortable airplanes, limited to short distance routes. But for a few travelers, long distance flights on the German airship "Hindenburg" mean sleeping cabins, gourmet meals, an onboard bar and promenade deck, all while comfortably crossing the Atlantic to New York or Rio de Janiero. We know the "Hindenburg" had a disastrous end in 1937, but for a magical six months a year earlier, there was no finer way to fly - here's the story of what life was like for passengers and crew onboard the largest flying machine ever built.
In 1936, most airline passengers are flying in small, loud, and uncomfortable airplanes, limited to short distance routes. But for a few travelers, long distance flights on the German airship "Hindenburg" mean sleeping cabins, gourmet meals, an onboard bar and promenade deck, all while comfortably crossing the Atlantic to New York or Rio de Janiero. We know the "Hindenburg" had a disastrous end in 1937, but for a magical six months a year earlier, there was no finer way to fly - here's the story of what life was like for passengers and crew onboard the largest flying machine ever built.
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