Texas Eastern Airlines (historical context)

Texas Eastern Airlines was a regional airline operating mainly in Texas and the southern U.S. from the 1940s until its merger with Texas International Airlines in 1981. It provided scheduled passenger services, primarily connecting smaller cities to larger hubs, and was known for its regional presence in the pre-deregulation airline industry. The airline's history reflects the broader shifts in U.S. aviation, including post-war growth, regional expansion, and consolidation trends that shaped the airline landscape leading up to the deregulation era of the late 1970s.