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Floyd D. Hall (April 4, 1916 – April 26, 2012) was an American businessman and pilot who served as chief executive of Eastern Airlines from 1963 to 1975.

Hall was born in Lamar, Colorado, the son of a hotel owner.[1] He graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1938, served in the United States Army Air Corps for two years, then joined Trans World Airlines (TWA) as a first officer.[1] Upon the outbreak of World War II, he returned to the Army Air Corps, where he rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel.[1] In 1946, he returned to Trans World Airlines, where he worked as a pilot for ten years, then in management.[1]

In 1963, Hall was hired by Eastern Airlines as president and chief executive.[2] In 1967, he became chairman of EAL while remaining chief executive.[3] Under his leadership, Eastern improved the quality and variety of its meals, introduced free drinks in first class, greatly improved on-time ratings, and undertook an aggressive advertising campaigns. However, the airline continued to struggle, posting a $20.7 million loss in Hall's last year as chief executive.[1] He was succeeded as CEO by Frank Borman on December 16, 1975.[4] He resigned as chairman the following year.[5]

He died in Woodstock, Vermont on April 26, 2012.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Dennis Hevesi (May 3, 2012). "Floyd D. Hall, Head of Eastern Airlines, Dies at 96". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-05-04.
  2. ^ "Eastern Air Lines Appointment". The Montreal Gazette. November 29, 1963. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  3. ^ "4 Promotions At EAL". Daytona Beach Morning Journal. December 17, 1967. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  4. ^ "Frank Borman Eastern Chief". Spokane Daily Chronicle. October 22, 1975. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  5. ^ "Borman Takes Airline's Helm". Spokane Daily Chronicle. November 24, 1976. Retrieved 25 August 2025.