What was the "age rule"?

Summary

The transcript explores the discriminatory hiring practices of airlines in the mid-20th century, focusing on how female flight attendants were subjected to strict age, marital status, and appearance requirements. Airlines strategically employed policies that limited women's career longevity, such as mandatory retirement at 35, to minimize long-term compensation and benefits while maintaining a young, sexually appealing workforce. The systemic restrictions were primarily economic, designed to keep flight attendant wages low and prevent women from accruing significant career advantages, ultimately revealing the pervasive gender inequities in the professional aviation industry during that era.