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Running an Airline

S1 · E2 · 08 Nov 1979

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A candid behind-the-scenes picture of a modern airline during a remarkable year. In 1978 like most airlines in the USA, United Airlines tempted customers with cut-price fares with names like 'Supersaver', 'Chickenfeed' and 'Peanuts' - and seduced air travellers into the skies as never before. While passengers experienced unprecedented delays, frustrations and overall chaos, the airlines counted up the cash - and executives are optimistic for the future.

Production

John Purdie · Producer

Camera

Patrick Turley · Camera Operator

Editing

David Lee · Editor