Do you remember Eastern Air Lines? It was once one of the biggest names in American aviation—headquartered in Miami and flying from 1926 until 1991. Eastern helped pioneer air travel in the U.S., operating everything from early passenger propeller planes like the iconic Lockheed Constellation and jet airliner like the sleek Boeing 727. By the 1970s, it was a powerhouse—serving the East Coast, Latin America, and the Caribbean. But the 1980s were rough. Labor strikes, rising fuel costs, and fierce