Wegel also said no decisions have been made on initial routes , but that the airline plans to restart as a provider of charter services initially and then build into scheduled service at a yet-to-be-determined date . Revived Eastern Air Lines will be based in Miami . The company is expected to announce the deal on Tuesday at a news conference with its chief executive, Robert L. Crandall, and other executives. Airline went bankrupt in 1986 , but new group bought rights to the name .
Revived Eastern Air Lines will be based in Miami . The company is expected to announce the deal on Tuesday at a news conference with its chief executive, Robert L. Crandall, and other executives. Airline went bankrupt in 1986 , but new group bought rights to the name .