"United Airlines Considers Abandoning Boeing 737 Plans Amid Ongoing Woes"

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Two U.S. airlines, United and Alaska, are considering abandoning plans to buy more Boeing 737 MAX planes following safety concerns, with both CEOs expressing frustration and anger towards Boeing after recent incidents, including a door panel blowing off mid-air during an Alaska flight. The airlines found loose bolts in their MAX 9 planes, leading to rerouted flights and schedule disruptions. Boeing has apologized and is taking action to address the issues, but the airlines are evaluating alternative plans for their aircraft inventory.
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