Smile Faded Fast

The Dec. 22 article on the PSA smile (“USAir May Catch PSA’s Smile and Keep It”) ironically pictures the PSA smile on the unhappiest PSA plane--the PSA L-1011.

The picture dates to 1974 when PSA operated Lockheed L-1011s for about six months. PSA quickly learned that the large L-1011 did not suit their high flight frequency market. The planes then sat in the desert for 10 years and were finally sold about two years ago.

JOHN R. CHEVEDDEN

Redondo Beach