Celebrities At The Airport In The 1970s: The Photos
The airport wasn't always such a dreary place
Until you reach the bar or the Duty Free, the airport is a miserable experience. Air travel is a series of inconveniences and indignities in exchange for the privilege – it is a privilege after all – to jet off somewhere. And yet celebrities make the airport look glamorous, never more so, perhaps, than in the 1970s, when they made the airport look like the hottest place in town.
Michael Caine, his future wife Shakira Baksh, Ringo Starr, and his wife Maureen at London's Heathrow Airport in 1972. The four are departing for Budapest, where they will be guests at 40th birthday celebrations for actress Elizabeth Taylor.
Paul Newman arriving at Heathrow Airport in 1973.
David Bowie at Heathrow Airport in 1978.
Barbra Streisand and producer Jon Peters at JFK Airport in 1975.
The Jackson Five—Jackie, Marlow, Michael, Tito, Randy and Jermaine—at Heathrow Airport in 1972.
Elvis Presley at JFK Airport in 1975.
Elvis Presley arriving at JFK Airport in 1973.
John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and John's son Julian Lennon at Heathrow Airport in 1970.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono at Heathrow in 1971.
John Lennon hanging out at Heathrow in 1971.
Paul and Linda McCartney with baby Mary McCartney at London's Gatwick Airport on their way to the wedding of Mick Jagger in 1971.
Paul McCartney with his wife, Linda, and daughters Heather, 10, Mary, 3, and Stella, 1, at Heathrow Airport in 1973.
Paul McCartney and his daughters, 5-year-old Stella, and 7-year-old Mary, hurry to board their plane at Heathrow Airport in 1976.
Ringo Starr with his wife Maureen at Gatwick Airport on their way to Mick Jagger's wedding in 1971.
Gregg Allman at JFK Airport in 1977.
Gregg Allman and Cher at JFK Airport in 1977.
Sonny Bono and Cher at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in 1977.
Cher and celebrity manager Sandy Gallin at LAX in 1977.
Jack Nicholson at Dulles Airport in Washington, D.C. in 1977.
Chuck Berry at Heathrow Airport in 1979.
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