Series synopsis
Airline is a British documentary drama reality television series that premiered on A&E on January 5, 2004. It ended on December 19, 2005. It was created by Jo Inglott. It stars Tim Flavin, Yolanda Martin and Mike Carr.
Airline is an American reality television series that showcases the daily happenings of passengers, ground workers and on-board staff members of Southwest Airlines. The series debuted on January 5, 2004 on A&E and ran for three seasons.
Premise
Airline is an American reality television series that showcases the daily happenings of passengers, ground workers and on-board staff members of Southwest Airlines. The series debuted on January 5, 2004 on A&E and ran for three seasons.
Premise: We All have Our Baggage
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tim Flavin as Narrator (voice)
- Yolanda Martin as Self
- Mike Carr as Self
Guest cast
- Sisqó as Self
- Steve Palmason as Self
- Randy Travis as Self
- Hector Montanez as Self
- Juan Regusa as Self
- Heather Hale as Self
- Jesse Atkinson as Self
- Mauro Alonso as Self
- Rod Young as Self
- Sam Anderson as Self
- Janie King as Self
- Colleen Bragiel as Self
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 71 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 18 | January 3, 2004 | April 5, 2004 |
| Season 2 | 27 | July 4, 2004 | February 14, 2005 |
| Season 3 | 26 | May 1, 2005 | December 19, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Delicate Art of Saying No An airline supervisor must handle a passenger who's drunk at 7 a.m., and a colleague has the delicate task of telling a passenger that he smells too bad to travel. In this high-flying new series, we provide viewers with complete access to the inner workings and emotional stories behind the daily workings of Southwest Airlines--from individual passenger's tales and dramatic reunions to action at the counter between passengers and employees. |
January 4, 2004 |
| 2 |
Consider Yourself One of the Family Airline personnel talk about underwear with rap star Sisqo, singer of the "thong song", and an angry family tries to prove their toddler is less than two years old so he can travel free in this high-flying new series that provides viewers with complete access to the inner workings and emotional stories behind the daily life of Southwest Airlines. |
January 5, 2004 |
| 3 |
Beyond Our Control At Chicago's Midway Airport, Southwest employees spend 48 hours dealing with the chaos caused by a power blackout in the East. In this high-flying series, we provide viewers with complete access to the inner workings and emotional stories behind Southwest Airlines--from individual passenger's tales and dramatic reunions to action at the counter between passengers and employees. Our "cast" of characters includes the personnel who create a minor miracle every day by getting the airline airborne. |
January 12, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Judgment Day A provisioning agent in Baltimore wants to propose to a co-worker, but must wait until she deals with a crisis at the gate. In Chicago, a passenger blows his top and resorts to rough language when he learns he can't get on a flight home. And in Los Angeles, two sisters, on their way to see their father for the first time in 35 years, begin celebrating a little early, and may not be allowed to board their plane. |
July 5, 2004 |
| 2 |
The Big Squeeze A family of six is told that only five seats are available on their flight; a blind man waits to meet his blind date; a customer loses her ticket. |
July 5, 2004 |
| 3 |
Family Business In Chicago, a staffer awaits a brother returning from fighting in Iraq. |
July 12, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Takes Two to Tango An elderly passenger becomes ill on a flight; a flight attendant reunites with a passenger whose life she saved by using CPR; an inebriated man passes out; a woman becomes irate over missing her flight. |
May 2, 2005 |
| 2 |
The Sky's the Limit A flight instructor is delayed by security, forcing his pupils to wait; a passenger loses her ticket. |
May 2, 2005 |
| 3 |
Things That Go Bump at the Airport Ghost Chasers International president Patti Starr travels to investigate a paranormal sighting. Also: an angry passenger. |
May 9, 2005 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | A&E |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 5, 2004 |
| Last aired | December 19, 2005 |
| Runtime | 21 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 22:00:00 |