Although there are many DC-6A and C-118 cargo versions in operation around the world, the DC-6B passenger liners were mostly "mothballed" as fiercely competitive airlines clamoured for more speed and greater seating capacities. The DC-6B represented the golden era of 'style' flying, whereas the jets that replaced them concentrated on high density and, above all, speedy transport. As a result, the DC-6Bs that weren't placed in storage were either transformed into cargo carrier