Flying the Line

Air Line Pilots Association, International

Recount an exciting chapter in aviation history and the beginnings of the Air Line Pilots Association, the world’s largest pilot union and nongovernmental air safety organization, through an abridged retelling of the book by George E. Hopkins, ”Flying the Line.” Volume 1 narrated by Corey Kuhn. Volume 2 narrated by Gina Leahy.

87 Episoden

Episode 44 - Aftermath —The Disputed Election of 1990 and ALPA’s Future, Part 2
3.7.2024
17:22
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
19.6.2024
19:09
Eastern’s Randy Babbit and United’s Roger Hall vie for the ALPA presidency.
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Episode 42 - The Eastern Strike and the Fall of Lorenzo, “How do you spell ‘Pyrrhic Victory,’ Frank?” Part 3
5.6.2024
17:49
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
22.5.2024
15:30
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
8.5.2024
17:24
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
24.4.2024
16:07
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
10.4.2024
15:25
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
27.3.2024
15:18
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
13.3.2024
15:21
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
28.2.2024
17:01
With the 1986 ALPA presidential election neck and neck, candidate Tom Ashwood challenges the union’s use of its long-standing, contracted law firm.

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Flying the Line

Air Line Pilots Association, International

87 Episoden

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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