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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!

quick facts about P S A

TRAVEL COST CHART

MAINTENANCE

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 ***

*Plus meals **Plus meals and stopover
**Based on 8 cents per mile for all car expenses

...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.

JET POWER

...The Super Electra carries 98 passengers at a maximum speed of 450 miles an hour. The 4 turboprop engines produce 16,000 horsepower.

LEVEL FLIGHT

FARES

...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

BEAUTIFUL INTERIORS

SALES OFFICES

...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

HELICOPTERS, RENT-A-CARS

...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.

	...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.
	...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.)
	...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.
	...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.
	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.
	...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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