Alaska Airlines

Automated service Mid 1980s United States

"Hi, I'm your talking ticket! Do you have baggage?" Twenty years later, this is not what self-service check-in looks like but this commercial is nevertheless quite humorous in its predictions!

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Meals Mid 1980s United States

In an era when airlines have cut down on meal service and sometimes even charge for it, it's good to remember than in 1985, this airline took pride in serving lavish meals instead of a "banquet on a bun", for instance.

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Mailroom Mid 1980s United States

The competition looks so gullible in this commercial about employees coping with mountains of mail from angry passengers...

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Ruined business trip Mid 1980s United States

"Nothing can ruin a business trip like a bad flight." Just watch how bad this flight really is and how tired the poor businessman looks...

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Sky High Airlines Mid 1980s United States

The airline commercial that doesn't deliver its promises. Have fun being offered lobster, champagne and even a fake lei...

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Winter Cook-out Mid 1980s United States

Barbecue in the middle of the winter? Indoors golf? And the weirdest tanning salon you've probably seen on TV? Just watch.

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