Hard Landing: The Epic Contest for Power and Profits That Plunged the Airlines into Chaos
Thomas Petzinger, Jr.
Dec 2010 · Crown Currency
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In this updated paperback edition of a "rich, readable, and authoritative" Fortune) book, Wall Street Journal reporter Petzinger tells the dramatic story of how a dozen men, including Robert Crandall of American Airlines, Frank Borman of Eastern, and Richard Ferris of United, battled for control of the world's airlines.
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Jonathan Godbout
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An excellent book. You get to see the careers of the most prolific U.S. airline presidents and CEO's and learn about the history of the U.S. airlines. I found myself caring about the outcomes at every turn. Definitely suggest reading.
About the author
Thomas Petzinger, Jr., grew up in Youngstown, Ohio, and received his journalism degree from Northwestern University. For the last many years he has been a reporter and editor for The Wall Street Journal. His wife, Paulette Thomas, is also a Journal reporter. They have three children.
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