Flying the Line

Latest Episodes:

Episode 44 - Aftermath —The Disputed Election of 1990 and ALPA’s Future, Part 2 Jul 03, 2024

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Hank Duffy’s Executive Administrator Randy Babbitt wins the ALPA presidency in a closely contested election against Roger Hall.

Episode 43 - Aftermath —The Disputed Election of 1990 and ALPA’s Future, Part 1 Jun 19, 2024

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Eastern’s Randy Babbit and United’s Roger Hall vie for the ALPA presidency.

Episode 42 - The Eastern Strike and the Fall of Lorenzo, “How do you spell ‘Pyrrhic Victory,’ Frank?” Part 3 Jun 05, 2024

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Frank Lorenzo’s failure at Eastern is so complete that he, for all intents and purposes, is finished in the airline industry.

Episode 41 - The Eastern Strike and the Fall of Lorenzo, “How do you spell ‘Pyrrhic Victory,’ Frank?” Part 2 May 22, 2024

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With no hope of an SOS (suspension of service), the Eastern pilots attempt a “back door” Presidential Emergency Board, which George Bush vetoes.

Episode 40 - The Eastern Strike and the Fall of Lorenzo, “How do you spell ‘Pyrrhic Victory,’ Frank?” Part 1 May 08, 2024

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In response to the Eastern pilot strike, Frank Lorenzo files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Episode 39 - Lorenzo's Last Gamble: The Origins of the Eastern Strike, Part 3 Apr 24, 2024

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ALPA and Frank Lorenzo maneuver for the high ground at Eastern Airlines, and Lorenzo demonstrates that he has no intention of working cooperatively.

Episode 38 - Lorenzo's Last Gamble: The Origins of the Eastern Strike, Part 2 Apr 10, 2024

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As Frank Lorenzo gains control of Eastern Airlines, ALPA President Hank Duffy prepares to take on his greatest challenge.

Episode 37 - Lorenzo's Last Gamble: The Origins of the Eastern Strike, Part 1 Mar 27, 2024

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ALPA President Hank Duffy struggles to keep ALPA’s larger pilot groups from going independent amid the newly deregulated airline environment.

Episode 36 - National Politics and Mergers: The Election of 1986 and Beyond, Part 3 Mar 13, 2024

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Incumbent Hank Duffy and First Vice President Tom Ashwood angle for position in the 1986 ALPA presidential elections.

Episode 35 - National Politics and Mergers: The Election of 1986 and Beyond, Part 2 Feb 28, 2024

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With the 1986 ALPA presidential election neck and neck, candidate Tom Ashwood challenges the union’s use of its long-standing, contracted law firm.