Flying the Line

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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