Ludington Airline
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Airline |
| Founded | 1929 |
| Founder | C.T. Ludington, Nicholas Ludington |
| Defunct | 1933 |
| Fate | Sold to Eastern Air Transport |
Area served | Northeastern United States |
Key people | C.T. Ludington, Nicholas Ludington |
Ludington Airline—also referred to as Ludington Lines or Ludington Line—was an airline operating in the northeastern United States, established in 1929 through an initial capital injection of no less than $1 million by brothers C.T. Ludington and Nicholas.
During its inaugural year, the carrier transported close to 66,000 passengers and generated a profit of $8,000. Ticket sales were handled by the Pennsylvania Railroad, which also coordinated connecting bus services at New York Penn Station. Ludington promoted its offerings under the slogan "Plane Service, like Train Service," highlighting its emphasis on convenience and frequent flight schedules.
Amid intensifying competition, executive turnover, and regulatory pressures encouraging airline mergers, Ludington ultimately divested its business to Eastern Air Transport in 1933.