Eastern AirlinesEAL/ 2D

Eastern Airlines ceased operations in 1991 after decades as one of the United States' largest carriers. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, Eastern was a full-service legacy airline that operated extensive domestic and Caribbean networks, with major hubs in Miami, Atlanta, and New York. The airline offered multiple cabin classes including first class and economy service and operated a significant scheduled passenger network alongside some cargo operations. Eastern was a founding member of the Eastern Air Lines family of carriers and maintained important routes throughout the southeastern United States and to the Caribbean, Central America, and parts of South America. The airline's decline was attributed to labor disputes, fuel cost volatility, competition from other carriers, and operational challenges during the late 1980s, ultimately leading to its bankruptcy and liquidation in the early 1990s.