"Boeing 737 Max 9 Investigation Sparks Flight Cancellations and CEO's Apology"
TL;DR
Alaska and United airlines have announced additional flight cancellations due to the ongoing grounding of Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft following a panel incident. Alaska Airlines has canceled all 737 Max 9 flights through Saturday, affecting 110 to 150 flights per day, while United Airlines canceled 167 Max 9 flights for Wednesday. The FAA has ordered the grounding of all 737 Max 9 aircraft with plug doors and is working with Boeing to develop inspection and maintenance instructions, emphasizing safety over speed in the aircraft's return to service.
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