Many people are interested in former transportation companies, whether they were trucking companies, railroads, airlines or ocean lines. Collectively they are called “fallen flags,” and the term describes those companies whose corporate names have been dissolved through merger, bankruptcy or liquidation.
This FreightWaves Classics article provides an overview of Eastern Airlines, which was one of the major American airlines for 65 years (1926-1991).
Overview
Since the barnstorming days of pilots...
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