50 years later: A trailblazer paved the path for women on the flight deck

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In 1972, Bonnie Tiburzi wrote to every major airline carrier in the United States asking for a job, and every single airline turned her down, except for one.

In March of 1973, American Airlines offered Bonnie a position as First Officer — making her the first woman to fly for a major commercial airline at the early age of 24.

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Bonnie bravely broke barriers in the male-dominated profession and paved the path for women aviators to follow.

As American Airlines celebrates 50 years since Bonnie started flying for American, the airline has honoured the women that inspired her and those she has inspired to take the controls on the flight deck.

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