The New York Times – Travel:
The airline has grounded 20 percent of its fleet and canceled hundreds of flights until the 737 Max 9 can undergo safety inspections.
Category: Alaska Airlines
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Boeing 737 Max 9 Safety Inspections Delayed
The New York Times – Travel:
The Federal Aviation Administration said that Boeing’s instructions for how airlines should check the planes were insufficient and that the company would revise them.
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Airlines to Inspect Boeing 737 Max 9 Planes
The New York Times – Travel:
Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration issued technical instructions to airlines two days after a part of a plane was blown out near Portland, Ore.
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Boeing Max 9 Jets Remain Grounded as Airlines Await Inspection Instructions
The New York Times – Travel:
Two days after a chunk of the fuselage blew out of one of the planes, the F.A.A. and the aircraft maker are still negotiating what to tell the airlines to do.
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Boeing Again Under Scrutiny After Latest 737 Max Problem
The New York Times – Travel:
A sudden hole appearing in the side of an Alaska Airlines plane midflight follows years of problems with the manufacturer’s aircraft.
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JetBlue Seeks Court Approval of its Acquisition of Spirit Airlines
The New York Times – Travel:
JetBlue Airways is trying to persuade a federal court to let it acquire Spirit Airlines, a deal that the Justice Department says will raise fares and reduce competition.
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Alaska Airlines Plans to Buy Hawaiian Airlines in $1.9 Billion Deal
The New York Times – Travel:
The deal, valued at $1.9 billion, would further consolidate the airline industry and is likely to face close scrutiny by federal antitrust regulators.
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U.S. Airplane Food Is Getting Better, If You’re Flying First Class
The New York Times – Travel:
U.S. carriers are offering complimentary in-flight menus created by celebrated chefs, wine pairings selected by master sommeliers and specialty dishes available for preorder. To some of us, that is.
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Battle Over Travel Rewards as Delta and Others Rethink Loyalty Programs
The New York Times – Travel:
Delta Air Lines reversed course on some changes to its SkyMiles program, but across the travel industry, loyalty programs, which now rely more on credit card spending than miles flown, are in flux.