‘This is the worst it’s ever been:’ An Interview with Former American Airlines Chairman Bob…

Airline industry tycoon Bob Crandall is no stranger to the peaks and pitfalls of the airline industry. As the former president and chairman of American Airlines from 1985 to 1998, Crandall is known for his unique cost-cutting strategies and outspokenness when it comes to investing in airlines. Long since retired, Crandall spent a significant amount of his professional career in the commercial airline business, including roles at TWA and American. He was widely looked upon favorably during his tenure, pioneering…