Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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1989
Eastern labor lockout and strike
Management locked out mechanics represented by the IAM during a dispute over concessions. Pilots and flight attendants then launched sympathy action, producing a severe operational shutdown and contributing directly to the airline’s bankruptcy and liquidation.
1987
Federal Aviation Administration safety violations
The FAA imposed a $9.5 million penalty for safety violations that had occurred before Texas Air acquired Eastern. The penalty was described at the time as the largest assessed against an airline.