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May 12, 2023 · On May 12, 1982, the aviation industry mourned the loss of Braniff International Airways, once a prominent and innovative airline that had graced the skies for over five decades. Known for its colorful aircraft, cutting-edge design, and forward-thinking approach, Braniff was an icon in the industry. However, despite its rich history and loyal ...
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Braniff International lauded the CAB's quick decision as the carrier had stated that because of its tenuous cash position that it might have to shut the routes down if an agreement was not approved. Braniff ceased operations on May 12–13, 1982, and Eastern took over the routes earlier than the planned June 1, 1982, commencement of service date.
May 17, 1982 · DALLAS -- Moving with urgency, a few top Braniff executives secretly plotted the airline's shutdown in a 'war room environment,' knowing any leak would spark a stampede of jet seizures...
May 13, 1982 · By early 1980, the Concorde was gone, Braniff was retreating from the Pacific, the Far East and some destinations in Europe and frantically slashing its domestic route system by 20 percent....
Oct 15, 1983 · HOUSTON -- Braniff International's May 1982 shutdown demonstrated the airline industry was in big trouble after deregulation. And Continental Airlines' Sept. 24 bankruptcy filing showed...
May 14, 1982 · Braniff International filed a bankruptcy petition, becoming the first major domestic airline ever to seek court protection from its creditors. The carrier submitted the Chapter 11 papers to a...
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May 14, 1982 · The airline, famous for its multicolored jets and self-promotion, thus ended a corporate lifespan that began in 1928 when it started operating a flight between Tulsa, Okla., and Oklahoma City. When...
