Best Air Line Pilots Association Podcasts (2025)

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Modernizing Air Traffic Control: Interview with NATCA President Nick Daniels 31:20

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Air Traffic Controllers are critical to safe airline operations, but they have faced a chronic lack of support and infrastructure funding. ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi sits down with Nick Daniels, the president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA). In their conversation about the challenges that controllers face on the …

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Episode 09: MXY MEC Pilot-to-Pilot (P2P) Committee 17:58

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In this episode, MEC Chair Captain Alex Kluge sits down with Pilot-to-Pilot (P2P) Committee Chair Captain Mike Solivan to discuss the mission of the P2P program and its critical role in fostering communication and feedback between the MEC and the rank-and-file members.By Air Line Pilots Association

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President Ambrosi Shares His Furlough Experience 14:27

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Nearly two decades after a significant number of ALPA pilots were furloughed, many ALPA members still remember what it feels like. ALPA’s Furloughed Pilot Support Program (FPSP) is built on the first-hand experience of members, like ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi and FPSP volunteer F/O Quincy Flemming. Listen now to hear their furlough stories …

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Managing Conflict and Strengthening Negotiations: An Interview with Naseem Khuri 25:40

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Effectively managing conflict and knowing what works in a negotiation are essential skills for life, but especially for union work. Naseem Khuri, a trainer, consultant, mediator, and facilitator who specializes in negotiation, influence, and conflict management, sat down with ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi to talk about how his best practices c…

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Recovering from Tragedy: How ALPA Investigates Accidents and Supports Pilots 20:03

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On the evening of January 27, 2025, ALPA’s Air Safety Organization enacted programs it hopes to never have to use: the Accident Investigation Board (AIB) and Critical Incident Response Program (CIRP). These highly trained ALPA volunteers went to action at a moment’s notice after a midair collision between PSA Flight 5342 and a military helicopter t…

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Interview With Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 First Officer 39:26

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Flying out of Portland in January, a door plug on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 departed the aircraft, causing a rapid depressurization. In her exclusive first interview following the event with CBS News’s Kris Van Cleave, Superior Airmanship Award Winner, Emily Wiprud shares her experience. Events like Alaska 1282 are reminders of the ways pilots mu…

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International Unity Against Reduced Crew Operations 27:39

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Industry stakeholders are working to reduce safety by taking pilots off the flight deck, but ALPA, the European Cockpit Association (ECA), and the International Federation of Air Line Pilots Associations (IFALPA) are united to stop them. ALPA President, Jason Ambrosi interviews ECA President Otjan de Bruijn about the risks and hazards associated wi…

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Aviation Safety in Congress with Rep. Nick Langworthy 14:35

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Laws passed by Congress continually make and remake safety in American aviation. Through laws —like the FAA reauthorization bill, passed earlier this year—lawmakers have the power to defend or deteriorate safety in the skies. During ALPA's Legislative Summit, Capt. Jason Ambrosi interviewed Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23) one of the key Members of Con…

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Episode 44 - Aftermath —The Disputed Election of 1990 and ALPA’s Future, Part 2 17:22

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Hank Duffy’s Executive Administrator Randy Babbitt wins the ALPA presidency in a closely contested election against Roger Hall.By Air Line Pilots Association, International

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Episode 43 - Aftermath —The Disputed Election of 1990 and ALPA’s Future, Part 1 19:09

1y ago19:09

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Eastern’s Randy Babbit and United’s Roger Hall vie for the ALPA presidency.By Air Line Pilots Association, International

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Episode 08: Message from the Chair – ALPA's Role in the Fleet Transition 12:11

1y ago12:11

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Capt. Alexander Kluge, MEC Chair, provides a detailed update on the E190 to A220 fleet transition.By Air Line Pilots Association

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Navigating Pilot Mental Health and Wellness 25:58

1y ago25:58

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ALPA President, Capt. Jason Ambrosi interviews Dr. Susan Northrup the FAA’s Federal Air Surgeon, who oversees the FAA’s aviation medical programs— about how pilots can stay healthy and navigate mental health concerns with their aviation medical examiner. It is vital that pilots have the resources, support, and access to help mental wellness. Listen…

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Episode 42 - The Eastern Strike and the Fall of Lorenzo, “How do you spell ‘Pyrrhic Victory,’ Frank?” Part 3 17:49

1y ago17:49

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Frank Lorenzo’s failure at Eastern is so complete that he, for all intents and purposes, is finished in the airline industry.By Air Line Pilots Association, International

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Episode 41 - The Eastern Strike and the Fall of Lorenzo, “How do you spell ‘Pyrrhic Victory,’ Frank?” Part 2 15:30

1y ago15:30

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With no hope of an SOS (suspension of service), the Eastern pilots attempt a “back door” Presidential Emergency Board, which George Bush vetoes.By Air Line Pilots Association, International

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Episode 40 - The Eastern Strike and the Fall of Lorenzo, “How do you spell ‘Pyrrhic Victory,’ Frank?” Part 1 17:24

1y ago17:24

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In response to the Eastern pilot strike, Frank Lorenzo files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.By Air Line Pilots Association, International

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Episode 07: MXY MEC Communications Committee 10:13

1y ago10:13

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In this episode, Communications Chair, Captain Jordan Kaiser and Capt. Brian Bunkers from the ALPA National SPSC Go Team discuss the resources available to pilots through the Communications Committee.By Air Line Pilots Association

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Episode 39 - Lorenzo's Last Gamble: The Origins of the Eastern Strike, Part 3 16:07

1y ago16:07

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ALPA and Frank Lorenzo maneuver for the high ground at Eastern Airlines, and Lorenzo demonstrates that he has no intention of working cooperatively.By Air Line Pilots Association, International

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Episode 38 - Lorenzo's Last Gamble: The Origins of the Eastern Strike, Part 2 15:25

1y ago15:25

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As Frank Lorenzo gains control of Eastern Airlines, ALPA President Hank Duffy prepares to take on his greatest challenge.By Air Line Pilots Association, International

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Understanding the Future of Aviation Safety 27:42

1y ago27:42

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Akbar Sultan, Director of NASA's Airspace Operations and Safety Program joins ALPA President, Capt. Jason Ambrosi for a conversation about the latest advances in aviation safety research for a behind-the-scenes look at how researchers and pilots are collaborating to strengthen aviation safety. Their discussion covers Airspace Operations and Safety …

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Episode 06: Negotiations Up to March 2024 15:13

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MEC Chair, Captain Alexander Kluge; Negotiations Chair, Captain Mark Kurdzel; and Capt. Brian Bunkers from the ALPA National SPSC Go Team continue their discussion from episode five, expanding on home-basing and negotiations up to this point.By Air Line Pilots Association

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Episode 05: Further Updates Regarding the Fleet Transition 19:56

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In this episode, MEC Chair, Captain Alexander Kluge; Negotiations Chair, Captain Mark Kurdzel; and Capt. Brian Bunkers from the ALPA National SPSC Go Team discuss topics such as the fleet transition, recent bargaining, and Section 2 vs. Section 6 negotiations.By Air Line Pilots Association

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Episode 37 - Lorenzo's Last Gamble: The Origins of the Eastern Strike, Part 1 15:18

1y ago15:18

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ALPA President Hank Duffy struggles to keep ALPA’s larger pilot groups from going independent amid the newly deregulated airline environment.By Air Line Pilots Association, International

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Episode 36 - National Politics and Mergers: The Election of 1986 and Beyond, Part 3 15:21

1+ y ago15:21

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Incumbent Hank Duffy and First Vice President Tom Ashwood angle for position in the 1986 ALPA presidential elections.By Air Line Pilots Association, International

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ALPA’s Highest Calling 25:38

1+ y ago25:38

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Stepping up to serve our members is our union’s highest calling. During ALPA’s annual Leadership Training Conference the union’s newest leaders gather to learn more about the resources available to them and best practices for their new leadership position. This month, ALPA President, Capt. Ambrosi spoke with Capt. Tiffany O’Connor (FedEx Express), …

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Episode 35 - National Politics and Mergers: The Election of 1986 and Beyond, Part 2 17:01

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With the 1986 ALPA presidential election neck and neck, candidate Tom Ashwood challenges the union’s use of its long-standing, contracted law firm.By Air Line Pilots Association, International

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Episode 34 - National Politics and Mergers: The Election of 1986 and Beyond, Part 1 17:33

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Following watershed strikes at Continental and United, mergers test ALPA’s strength and determination.By Air Line Pilots Association, International

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Episode 04 : Discussion on the Fleet Transition Plan 12:03

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MEC Chair Captain Alexander Kluge and Capt. Brian Bunkers from the ALPA National SPSC Go Team discuss the fleet transition plan.By Air Line Pilots Association

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Look Ahead: 2024 22:37

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With vital work to negotiate contracts, defend safety, and protect the contract gains made last year, ALPA President, Capt. Jason Ambrosi sits down with the national leadership team to plot a path for 2024. In this conversation First Vice President and National Safety Coordinator, Capt. Wendy Morse, the new Vice President-Administration/Secretary, …

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Episode 33 - Of B-Scales and ALPA’s Future—The United Strike of 1985, Part 3 12:27

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A 29-day strike tests the fortitude of the United pilots and ALPA as a whole.By Air Line Pilots Association, International

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Episode 32 - Of B-Scales and ALPA’s Future—The United Strike of 1985, Part 2 17:11

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During the United 29-day strike in 1985, the MEC miraculously convinces 570 new pilots in training not to cross the picket line.By Air Line Pilots Association, International

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Episode 03: Discussion on Scheduling 9:08

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In the third episode of Propelling Breeze, Alexander Kluge, chair; John Vaughan, vice-chair; and Brian Bunkers, ALPA National SPSC Go Team, discuss topics relating to scheduling.By Air Line Pilots Association

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Episode 02: November 2023 Negotiations Update 12:42

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In the second episode of Propelling Breeze, Alexander Kluge, chair; John Vaughan, vice-chair; and Brian Bunkers, ALPA National SPSC Go Team, discuss the state of negotiations following November bargaining with management.By Air Line Pilots Association

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Episode 01: ALPA Resources 8:56

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Welcome to the Propelling Breeze podcast. In our first episode, Alexander Kluge, chair; John Vaughan, vice-chair; and Brian Bunkers, ALPA National SPSC Go Team discuss the various resources available to pilots through ALPA.By Air Line Pilots Association

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Episode 31 - Of B-Scales and ALPA’s Future—The United Strike of 1985, Part 1 16:21

1+ y ago16:21

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The United pilots’ Blue Skies honeymoon is cut short with the introduction of a two-tiered wage scale.By Air Line Pilots Association, International

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ALPA’s 2023 Year in Review 29:40

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Ten new contracts, hundreds of pilots picketing, four congressional hearings. 2023 started out fast and never slowed down. With new contracts, new pilot groups, and membership higher than ever before, this was a banner year for the Air Line Pilots Association. Capt. Jason Ambrosi recounts the events of the past year with Strategic Preparedness and …

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Episode 30 - Blue Skies and MEC Wars—The Origins of the United Strike of 1985, Part 2 14:58

1+ y ago14:58

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A Ferg-Ferris alliance and the contentious “Blue Skies” agreement lead to concerns about the United pilots’ possible secession from ALPA.By Air Line Pilots Association, International

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The Risks of Reduced Crew Operations 21:22

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Mid-flight, when a system fails, and an emergency arises, is the wrong time to discover that no one is flying the plane. But efforts to implement Reduced Crew Operations (RCO) are setting the stage for that to become a reality. The growing threat of efforts to remove pilots from the flight deck is one of the greatest risks facing aviation safety to…

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Episode 29 - Blue Skies and MEC Wars—The Origins of the United Strike of 1985, Part 1 17:39

1+ y ago17:39

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An unlikely connection between United’s CEO and the pilots’ MEC chair leads to a controversial contract proposal.By Air Line Pilots Association, International

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Episode 28 - The Continental Strike—ALPA’s Dark Night of the Soul, Part 3 16:26

1+ y ago16:26

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ALPA raises safety concerns as Continental continues to fly during its protracted strike.By Air Line Pilots Association, International

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Pilot Group Updates Pt. 2: ATI & Endeavor, Delta & United 21:44

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2023 was a historic year for ALPA with record contracts, events, and membership growth. In part two of this two-part series of interviews, ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi sits down with the chairs of four more pilot groups to discuss the challenges and successes they faced this year, and how they’re continuing to support ALPA members. As their g…

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Pilot Group Updates Pt. 1: Alaska & Hawaiian, Air Canada & WestJet, JetBlue & Spirit 25:04

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2023 was a historic year for ALPA with record contracts, picketing events, and membership growth. In part one of this two-part series of interviews, ALPA president Capt. Jason Ambrosi sits down with the chairs of several pilot groups to discuss the challenges and successes they earned this year, and how they’re continuing to support ALPA members. B…

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Propelling Breeze trailer 0:42

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Subscribe to the Propelling Breeze Podcast, a new method of communication for the Breeze Airways pilot group.By Air Line Pilots Association

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Episode 27 - The Continental Strike—ALPA’s Dark Night of the Soul, Part 2 19:09

1+ y ago19:09

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The Bildisco decision, although temporary in its precedence, seals the Continental pilots’ fate.By Air Line Pilots Association, International

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Safety and Security at the ALPA Air Safety Forum 17:57

1+ y ago17:57

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The annual Air Safety Forum is the pinnacle of ALPA’s work to protect aviation safety and security, and ALPA president, Capt. Jason Ambrosi caught up with First Vice President and National Safety Coordinator, Capt. Wendy Morse and Aviation Security Chair Capt. Wolfgang Koch to discuss this year’s forum. With the rise in unruly passengers, Capt. Koc…

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Episode 26 - The Continental Strike—ALPA’s Dark Night of the Soul, Part 1 16:24

1+ y ago16:24

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Continental’s striking pilots fight back as Frank Lorenzo looks for ways to keep his airline flying.By Air Line Pilots Association, International

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Episode 25 - The Origins of the Continental Strike—Lorenzo Prepares His Blitzkrieg, Part 2 17:43

1+ y ago17:43

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Frank Lorenzo uses the leverage of Chapter 11 to compel Continental pilots to make even more concessions.By Air Line Pilots Association, International

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Enhancing Safety: A conversation with ALPA Aviation Safety Chair Steve Jangelis 22:04

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ALPA has long been at the forefront of strengthening aviation safety—as the largest non-governmental aviation safety organization in the world— and in a conversation with ALPA president, Jason Ambrosi, Aviation Safety Chair, Capt. Steve Jangelis shares ALPA’s role in accident investigations, crafting regulations, and pilot training. As Congress con…

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Episode 24 - The Origins of the Continental Strike—Lorenzo Prepares His Blitzkrieg, Part 1 19:50

2y ago19:50

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With ample resources hidden in Continental Airlines’ parent company, Texas Air Corporation, Lorenzo files for bankruptcy.By Air Line Pilots Association, International

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Oshkosh: ALPA at the world’s greatest aviation celebration 19:24

2y ago19:24

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Every year, ALPA members and aviation enthusiasts flock to Oshkosh, Wisconsin for the Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual AirVenture. We talked with ALPA volunteers and pilot leaders about their experience at Oshkosh, how ALPA engages with our members there, and what we’re doing to inspire the next generation of airline pilots.…

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Episode 23 - Pilots and PACs, Republicans and Labor—The “Reagan Revolution” Hits ALPA, Part 2 17:45

2y ago17:45

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ALPA’s responds to the adverse effects of deregulation, recession, and the Lorenzo wars by forming a Political Action Committee.By Air Line Pilots Association, International