How Trump Flew His Airline Into The Ground | NowThis

Donald Trump claims to be an aviation expert, but his short-lived airline Trump Shuttle tells a very different story.
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In light of the news about the Boeing 737 plane crash, President Donald Trump had lots of suggestions for how to fix the problem just as he's tried to make America great again. But President Trump is no aviation expert, the Trump airline known as Trump Shuttle was a notorious failure even for a Trump business. Failed Trump businesses are a dime a dozen.

Trump Shuttle launched to great fanfare in June 1989.
The Trump organization held a media event complete with champagne and hors d'oeuvres to promote its latest acquisition.

It was to run flights between Boston, New York and DC and Trump wanted luxury flights for white collar passengers complete with marble sinks, chrome buckles and gold fixtures.

“Nothing will go wrong… we run the best airline in the industry and we anticipate things going smooth,”

Two months after launching, one of the planes was forced to crash land at a Boston airport with Trump calling the incident ‘...the most beautiful landing you’ve ever seen.’

But Trump’s other luxurious trimmings also caused problems. The marble sinks he insisted on installing were too heavy and thick luxury carpets meant drink carts became harder to move. Trump reportedly advised the flight attendants to ‘push harder.’

Trump: “This is a great victory, not just for Donald Trump, but for the unions. We’re gonna have a good long term relationship.”

In an effort to try and save money, Trump advised cutting cabin staff from three to two a move which would violate FAA safety regulations which require a pilot, co-pilot and engineer.

Trump: I really believe it’s going to awaken people to what a properly run airline can be

About a year after purchasing the airline, Trump pondered selling it and laid off 10% of the workforce. Over 18 months, the venture lost $128 million and was soon sold. Trump escaped responsibility for $245 million in loans and $100 million in funding he had personally guaranteed but still claimed the venture had been a success.

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