eddie rick ken backer hired me. that i got the job.s we saw a lot of ming coats but, you know, now a days we see a lot of flip-flops. so depending on where you go. >> reporter: flu bankruptcies and mergers, betty ended up working for american airlines. it it's ceo doug parker on hand to help pay tribute to the 81-year-old manassas resident. >> when you go about your work, the way you continue to go about your work 60 years later, you're an inspiration to everyone at american. you're a flight attendant and every flight attendant that's ever, um, served for any airline, and you're an inspiration to all of as humans. >> reporter: americans produced this video tribute a salute to their faithful employee. >> betty, you're looking fabulous. you're still going strong. just keep on going. we all love you. >> reporter: among the guests at today's reception fellow flight attendants and some long-time customers. >> she's the first person that greets you when you get on the plane. she sets the tone with a friendly had he low. a hug. and from the m