While we can pretty much all agree that current air travel is unideal, that didn’t used to be the case. Air travel in its first several decades was enchanting and downright resplendent.

There was an optimism and adventurous quality to it, as people could for the first time head off to far-flung destinations with ease.

Propeller Propaganda has an amazing collection of vintage airline posters, featuring the artwork of famous graphic designers and artists from the last century.

Below are just a few of our favorites.

Stanley Walter (“Stan”) Galli (1912–2009)
Joseph Binder (1898–1972)
David Klein (1918–2005)
David Klein (1918–2005)
David Klein (1918–2005)
Fred Ludekens (1900–1982)
Fred Ludekens (1900–1982)
Maurice Laban (1912–1970)
Maurice Laban (1912–1970)
Maurice Laban (1912–1970)
Joseph Binder (1898–1972)

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