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Pan Am Shuts Down For Good

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The Rise and Fall of Pan Am: From Glory to Shutdown

This chapter details the key events leading to the decline of Pan Am, including the impact of the 1973 oil embargo and the subsequent challenges in merging with another airline. Despite efforts to diversify and recover, the airline ultimately suffers from a tragic bombing and regulatory hurdles, resulting in its acquisition by Delta and shutdown in 1991.

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