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United Airlines says using larger jets on 737 MAX routes is 'costing money'
United Airlines’ use of larger aircraft on routes previously flown by Boeing Co’s grounded 737 MAX jets is costing the carrier money in the short-term, the company’s President Scott Kirby said in a letter to employees on Tuesday. Chicago-based United, which owns 14 MAX jets and has dozens more on order, has been using its larger 777 or 787 aircraft to cover routes formerly flown by the suspended MAX planes, without being able to fill the extra last-minute seats. “Of course, we can’t keep this up… (www.reuters.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
As long as the "larger jets" don't kill everyone, they are saving/generating revenue... and protecting the airline's reputation!
I give United credit for using the their 777s and 787s to cover flights instead of canceling them. I'm surprised American hasn't done more of this.
That would mean customer service a real no no in Doug Parkers book. Only Frontier left to move ahead of them in the ratings
Paying for a crashed MAX would be more.
So what UAL sue Boeing. Wait a minute, you once were Boeing.
United’s replacement planes are going out “ . . . without being able to fill the extra last-minute seats.”
Does that mean involuntary and voluntary denied boardings are a thing of the past? Somehow I just can’t bring myself to feel sorry for United.
Does that mean involuntary and voluntary denied boardings are a thing of the past? Somehow I just can’t bring myself to feel sorry for United.
Must be a Non-Rev's dream come true!
Really on bring involuntary bumping into this??? All airlines who operate 737 MAX aircraft are loosing money. This story is covering UA. Would you feel bad for AA if the story was about them?