Behind the Bastards

Part One: Frank Lorenzo: The Man Who Ruined Air Travel

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Aug 1, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Lorenzo's Troubled College Days

  • Frank Lorenzo had an insufferable school experience full of cultural conflicts and antisemitism.
  • He was caught committing voter fraud in college and banned from voting again in student elections.
INSIGHT

CAB's Role in Airline Inefficiency

  • Airline regulation via the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) kept routes uncompetitive and ticket prices high.
  • This lack of competition made airline service simple but inefficient, contributing to long-lasting industry issues.
ANECDOTE

Lorenzo's Union Strike War

  • Frank Lorenzo waged a strike battle against the ground workers union, shutting down flights for 4.5 months.
  • He survived with industry support, cutting concessions to workers and earning capitalist acclaim.
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