Jay Hohfeler | American Airlines | Fort Worth airport | Jeff Clyman

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In our November 1 issue, JAY HOHFELER shared with his fellow travelers the best way to navigate the ­Dallas/Fort Worth airport. To make it easy for you to spot Jay at DFW (so you can thank him), we're sending him Cockpit's Top Gun Navy G-1 jacket. Complete with embroidered insignias and a removable fur collar, the G-1 comes from a collection designed by Jeff Clyman, a World War II ­combat-­aircraft collector and pilot. For more information about the collection, visit www.cockpitusa.com.

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40 FABULOUS YEARS

I read with interest your article "Year in Review: 1966" [UpFront, September 1]. There was one notable event you failed to mention, however: my wedding. On July 2, 1966, my entire wedding party and I flew on our first American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Chicago, where I was married. The AA flight attendant was not only friendly and beautiful but very gracious and accommodating. She personally took charge of my precious carry-on - my wedding gown - which was on a hanger in a see-through garment bag. She said she would "put it in a safe place, by the captain."

I'm happy to report that as I read your current article, my husband and I were on another AA flight, headed for Rome to celebrate our 40th anniversary! We have enjoyed flying American all these years.