Podcast
Flying the Line
Hosted by Air Line Pilots Association, International · EN
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.
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Episode 44 - Aftermath —The Disputed Election of 1990 and ALPA’s Future, Part 2
Jul 3, 202400:17:22Tap to summarizeHank Duffy’s Executive Administrator Randy Babbitt wins the ALPA presidency in a closely contested election against Roger Hall.
Transcribe →Episode 43 - Aftermath —The Disputed Election of 1990 and ALPA’s Future, Part 1
Jun 19, 202400:19:09Tap to summarizeEastern’s Randy Babbit and United’s Roger Hall vie for the ALPA presidency.
Transcribe →Episode 42 - The Eastern Strike and the Fall of Lorenzo, “How do you spell ‘Pyrrhic Victory,’ Frank?” Part 3
Jun 5, 202400:17:49Tap to summarizeFrank Lorenzo’s failure at Eastern is so complete that he, for all intents and purposes, is finished in the airline industry.
Transcribe →Episode 41 - The Eastern Strike and the Fall of Lorenzo, “How do you spell ‘Pyrrhic Victory,’ Frank?” Part 2
May 22, 202400:15:30Tap to summarizeWith no hope of an SOS (suspension of service), the Eastern pilots attempt a “back door” Presidential Emergency Board, which George Bush vetoes.
Transcribe →Episode 40 - The Eastern Strike and the Fall of Lorenzo, “How do you spell ‘Pyrrhic Victory,’ Frank?” Part 1
May 8, 202400:17:24Tap to summarizeIn response to the Eastern pilot strike, Frank Lorenzo files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Transcribe →Episode 39 - Lorenzo's Last Gamble: The Origins of the Eastern Strike, Part 3
Apr 24, 202400:16:07Tap to summarizeALPA and Frank Lorenzo maneuver for the high ground at Eastern Airlines, and Lorenzo demonstrates that he has no intention of working cooperatively.
Transcribe →Episode 38 - Lorenzo's Last Gamble: The Origins of the Eastern Strike, Part 2
Apr 10, 202400:15:25Tap to summarizeAs Frank Lorenzo gains control of Eastern Airlines, ALPA President Hank Duffy prepares to take on his greatest challenge.
Transcribe →Episode 37 - Lorenzo's Last Gamble: The Origins of the Eastern Strike, Part 1
Mar 27, 202400:15:18Tap to summarizeALPA President Hank Duffy struggles to keep ALPA’s larger pilot groups from going independent amid the newly deregulated airline environment.
Transcribe →Episode 36 - National Politics and Mergers: The Election of 1986 and Beyond, Part 3
Mar 13, 202400:15:21Tap to summarizeIncumbent Hank Duffy and First Vice President Tom Ashwood angle for position in the 1986 ALPA presidential elections.
Transcribe →Episode 35 - National Politics and Mergers: The Election of 1986 and Beyond, Part 2
Feb 28, 202400:17:01Tap to summarizeWith 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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