Ron Akana
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BornSeptember 8, 1928
Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, U.S.
DiedJuly 29, 2025 (aged 96)
Colorado, U.S.
OccupationFlight attendant
Yearsactive1949–2012
Ron Akana | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 8, 1928 Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, U.S. |
| Died | July 29, 2025 (aged 96) Colorado, U.S. |
| Occupation | Flight attendant |
| Years active | 1949–2012 |
| Employer | United Airlines |
| Known for | World's longest-serving flight attendant |
| Children | 1 |
Ronald Byrd Akana (September 8, 1928 – July 29, 2025) was an American flight attendant who spent 63 years working as cabin crew for United Airlines (UA) and who logged an estimated 200 million airmiles.[1] He was the world's longest serving flight attendant and was admitted to The Guinness Book of Records.[2][3][4]
