Advances in transportation in 1936

The transcript discusses the evolution of air travel, highlighting significant milestones such as the Atlantic crossing, the Hindenburg's journey to the United States, and the China Clipper's role in transpacific travel. These advancements made the world feel smaller and more connected, despite the high cost of tickets.

Discuss the impact of regular scheduled flights on international travel.

What was the significance of the Hindenburg in relation to flights to the United States?

How did the introduction of the China Clipper affect global travel?

What does the phrase 'the world grew smaller' imply in the context of aviation?

What was the duration of the journey around the world mentioned in the text?