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PSA's
public relations department put out the following brochure in 1963, detailing
who PSA is and what they do. I've included the whole (virtually) on this
page, for your viewing enjoyment. Enjoy!
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quick facts about P
S A
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TRAVEL COST CHART
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MAINTENANCE
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| CARRIER |
TIME
LOS
ANGELES-
SAN
FRANCISCO |
ONE
WAY
COST
LOS
ANGELES-
SAN
FRANCISCO |
TIME
SAN
DIEGO-
SAN
FRANCISCO |
ONE
WAY
COST
SAN
DIEGO-
SAN
FRANCISCO |
| PSA |
55
minutes |
$13.50 |
1
hr.
15 min.
(nonstop) |
$19.85 |
Other
Jet Coach |
1
hr.
10 min. |
23.70 |
1
hr.
15 min.
(nonstop) |
29.25 |
| Train |
9
hr.
45 min.* |
11.50 |
14
hr.
45 min.*** |
15.58 |
| Bus |
Approx.
10 hr* |
8.74 |
Approx.
15 hr.*** |
11.36 |
Private
Auto |
8
hr.*
(Driving
Time) |
36.24
*** |
10
1/2 hr.**
(Driving
Time) |
46.24
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*Plus meals
**Plus meals and stopover
**Based on 8 cents per mile for all car expenses
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| ...PSA operates two large maintenance bases,
one in San Francisco, the other in San Diego. Maintenance inspection
and overhaul requirements exceed the stringent standards set by the
Federal Aviation Agency for commercial airlines. |
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JET POWER
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| ...The Super Electra carries 98 passengers
at a maximum speed of 450 miles an hour. The 4 turboprop engines produce
16,000 horsepower. |
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LEVEL FLIGHT
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FARES
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| ...An Electra can climb efforlessly to 10,000
feet in six minutes and descend from that altitude in seven minutes
without passenger discomfort. This means that most of your trip is
spent in smooth, relaxing, level flight. |
SAN FRANCISCO-
LOS ANGELES |
1350 |
LOS ANGELES-
SAN DIEGO |
635 |
SAN DIEGO-
SAN FRANCISCO |
1985 |
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BEAUTIFUL INTERIORS
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SALES OFFICES
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| ...PSA Electra cabins are tastefully upholstered
in a harmonious blend of coral, aqua and beige with deep pile cocoa
carpeting...foam cushioned, high backed reclining seats...ample leg
room...wide aisles. |
SAN FRANCISCO
212 Stockton Street
375 O'Farrell Street
San Francisco International Airport
EXbrook 7-6200
JUno 3-0931
LOS ANGELES
Lockheed Air Terminal
L.A. Intl Airport
(Hollywood-Burbank)
HOllywood 1-9855
SAN DIEGO
Lindbergh Field
CYpress 8-4611
or your local travel agent
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HELICOPTERS, RENT-A-CARS
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...Low PSA-SFO Jet Helicopter joint fares
are available to downtown San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Sunnyvale.
Rent-a-car reservation service is available at all PSA counters or
by telephone when making your flight reservation.
PSA has their own travel card and in addition will accept other air
travel cards. |
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...that's all it takes to get complete information
about PSA service between San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
Phone reservations may be made easily, quickly through the local
PSA reservation office or from any one of a thousand travel agents.
...a year or so ago, our business grew so large that we could no
longer handle telephone reservations in the usual manner, so we
installed a new electronic system, using specially designed telephone
equipment.
PSA's 115 reservation girls handle almost 6000 calls per day (an
avergae of 350 calls per hour) on 50 incoming lines. When all lines
are busy, you are so advised. Calls waiting are automatically "stacked"
in sequence so that you get the first available receptionist. Peak
calling periods are nine to eleven a.m. and four to six p.m. To
speed service, you might prefer to call PSA during off-peak hours.
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...each year, over one million passengers check in
at PSA counters. Our job is to make sure that each receives courteous,
friendly, efficient attention. When checking in, all counter positions
are available, regardless of flight number. This new, direct check-in
system eliminates long waiting in line and cuts check-in time in half.
In front of the counter an alert passenger agent stands ready to assist
you.
PSA service also means prompt departures and arrivals. Last year,
our flights arrived and departed on schedule 94.6 percent of the
time - a national record!
To maintain this dependable schedule, we ask that you check in
at least 30 minutes before flight time. (We've even been known to
leave the President of the airline behind!...that's how important
prompt departure is to us.)
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...the captain, first officer, and flight engineer
have been rigorously trained and are thoroughly experienced...your
assurance of a safe, comfortable flight.
Each PSA captain has flown more than 15,000 hours and hold not
only FederalAviation Agency licenses as Commercial and Instrument
Pilots, but FAA Air Transport Ratings as well.
Flight crews keep abreast of late developments through continuous,
year-round training. Each captain, first officer, and flight engineer
must pass stringent physical and technical examinations at periodic
intervals.
PSA Lockheed Super Electra Jets are equipped with all-weather radar,
DME (Distance Measuring Equipment) and transponders (the latest
electronic navigational and identification gear) to speed your flight.
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...your flight is made more comfortable with the assistance
of one or both of the charming PSA stewardesses. Friendly, personal
attention is foremost and we're sure you'll agree that each PSA stewardess
exemplifies our tradition of passenger satisfaction.
There's plenty of room to stretch in PSA's jet airliners. The seats
are spacious - just right for working, reading, or snoozing. For
comfort, each aircraft is pressurized and equipped with air-conditioning
and radiant heating.
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RECONFIRMATION NO LONGER
REQUIRED
...when you arrive at your destination, it's easy to reconfirm
your return flight. You may reconfirm at the PSA counter when you
arrive at the airport, or simply dial the telephone number on your
ticket envelope. In order to guarantee space, we ask that
you reconfirm at least 6 hours before the flight time.
For more than 13 years, PSA has provided the finest and most
economical air service in California. Our fleet of Super Electra
Jet aircraft and supporting ground equipment cost nearly $18,000,000.
The airliners are the ultimate in comfort, convenience and speed
for the flights which PSA operates between Sna Francisco, Los Angeles,
and San Diego. PSA, operating more than 200 scheduled flights a
week, is one of the leading air carriers serving these three cities.
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...it's comforting to know that when your business
is completed, or your visit finished, you can look forward to a fast,
restful flight home on PSA. Our flights leave frequently and at the
most convenient times. During peak periods, PSA flights leave less
than an hour apart.
We hope you've enjoyed your flight on PSA. Thanks! See you next
trip.
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