Flying The Line Volume II: The Line Pilot In Crisis: ALPA Battles Airline Deregulation And Other Forces

by George E. Hopkins

"This volume explores in great depth the Association's history from that time through the incumbency of Capt. Henry A. Duffy and the assumption of the ALPA presidency by Capt. Randolph Babbitt. It takes the reader behind the scenes of the political battles that were fought internally and presents a rare, uninhibited evaluation of the motive, emotions, and personalities involved in the traumatic issues that threatened to destroy the organization." C.V. Glines

Genres: Aviation

273 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2000

Reviews

[Stephen Laird · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent telling of the history of ALPA. A very interesting and instructive read for anyone in the airline industry, particularly those like myself who are newer to the industry. Understanding the origins of the largest pilot union in the world sheds light on why things are the way they are today and how we ought to work to shape the future.

[William Hubbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lays it all out. How a once proud, lucrative profession arrived at where it is today:something less than it started as.