Airline (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Series · ★ 6.5

Released in 1982, Airline is a drama series.
What it’s about. Airline is a British television drama created by Wilfred Greatorex and lasted for nine episodes broadcast from 3 January to 28 February 1982. Produced by Yorkshire Television for ITV1, the series stars Roy Marsden as Jack Ruskin, a pilot demobbed after the end of the Second World War who starts up his own air freight business.
Who’s in it. Airline stars Roy Marsden as Jack Ruskin, Richard Heffer as Peter Witney, Sean Scanlan as Jock McEvoy and Polly Hemingway as Jennie Shaw, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Airline has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Airline page.
If you liked it. Fans of Airline tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Airline (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Airline change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Airline worth watching?
- Airline holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Airline?
- Airline stars Roy Marsden, Richard Heffer, Sean Scanlan, Polly Hemingway and Peter Schofield.
- When was Airline released?
- Airline was released in 1982.