✈️ Boeing, Boeing, Gone

Good morning, folks, this is your Captain speaking…

Welcome aboard! In this edition, we uncover the hidden truths of air travel, from the frustrations faced by flight attendants to surprising revelations about airline operations. Strap in as we navigate this week's jam-packed issue, bursting with airline news. You won't want to miss this flight.

😬 Boeings Flaws
❗️Airlines Commitment to Safety
🛩️ Sky High Scoops - with an air DUI
⚙️ And more…

Let's take off into this weeks read  🚀

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⏱💥 Boeing, Boeing, Gone

The Turbulence That Boeing Is Causing On Travel Is A ⏱💥

Since the start of 2024, Boeing’s stock is down -58.58 (-23.27%) year to date (as of March 28th at 4pm EST). It’s at risk of being downgraded after the FAA capped the production of their 737 Max jetliner.

Eleven weeks after the Alaska Airlines (flight 1282) incident, Boeing's shaking things up at the top. CEO Dave Calhoun and a couple of others are bowing out. Stan Deal, the boss of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, is retiring. Larry Kellner, the head of Boeing's board, won't run again. Their departures are are like a cabin panel in the wind - no pun intended.

• 😏 Back in January, Calhoun publicly described the incident as “our mistake.” - “Nahhh really Davey?, who else is to blame.”

• 👋 He’s stepping down this year with a $24 million payday. “Hey Davey, Don’t let the door hit you, where the good lord split you.”

• ✉️ On Monday Calhoun sent this email message to all Boeing employees.

Boeing's issues have damaged its reputation. The FAA wants more focus towards safety after Boeing failed 33 of 89 audits, with 97 noncompliance cases. To fix this, Boeing may buy Spirit AeroSystems for better quality.

👀 🔍 Boeing's cultural issues: recent or longstanding? Journalist Bill Saporito examines McNerney's role in developing the 737 Max. He was CEO from June 2005 to July 2015.

👀 Looking back…Boeing’s timeline of their 737 Max plane problems since the start of 2024.

🏛️ Passengers of flight 1282 have filed lawsuits against Boeing and Alaska Airlines but both deny liability.

🎯 Boeing is revisiting its defense strategy, considering a sale of its surveillance division. “Maybe they can put the extra capital towards quality control.”

🎥 “This PBS Frontline documentary on Boeing's 737 Max troubles might be the last thing they want. Or it's exactly what they need."

🔥✈️ Hey, Ladies and Gentlemen, We Realize Something Happened Outside

How Airlines Are Being Affected

Airlines are set to pause growth, cut flights, and freeze hiring due to unexpected Max plane delivery delays. Airline CEOs are worried these delays could raise airfare prices. They plan to discuss these issues with Boeing's leadership.

United's CEO, Scott Kirby, aims for better safety and training. The airline has plans to buy 36 Airbus planes, moving away from its Boeing-heavy fleet.

• Is that a meteorite? Nope, that’s United Flight 1118.

• United has been hit hard by Boeing, here’s a timeline of recent events.

• United Shares dropped 3.4% on Monday after the FAA increased it’s oversight. A Boeing mechanic believes the scrutiny is justified due to “piss poor maintenance”. 😳

  • Oscar Munoz, former United Airlines CEO discusses recent problems.

• Southwest has implemented a hiring freeze

• Ryyanair will experience slow growth due to production delays

🔥 Sky-High Scoops

⏳😳 Pre-Takeoff Cheque: Flight attendants do not start making their hourly wage until the doors of the plane are closed. Here's why they’re frustrated...

🍺🥴 Air DUI: Captain Lawrence Russell Jr. was jailed for 10 months after attempting to fly a plane from Edinburgh to New York while nearly 2.5 times over the aviation alcohol limit.

💔👎 Merger Mishap: JetBlue and Spirit's wedding has been called off! JetBlue, now flying solo, trims 20 routes to stash some cash.

🛩️🤔 Did You Know? JetBlue, Frontier, nor Spirit use Boeing planes in their fleets...Queue up Biggie Smalls – if ya don’t know, now ya know.

✈️🦅 Surprise Guest: Clark gave TSA a surprise, proving eagles aren't exempt from the pre-flight pat-down.

👀 💻

🧳🚀 News Travels Fast

ICYMI

Quick travel news & updates for your weary, jet-lagged mind.

• 🚢 Cruise ships are doing a "port shuffle" as they reroute in Baltimore following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge.

• 🌑 Prepare for cosmic chaos in the skies as the FAA sheds light on how to navigate the total solar eclipse on April 8th - because even planes need sunglasses during the moon's fashion show.

• 🛳️ Fire on the high seas: Carnival ship engulfs in flames after a suspected lightning strike, prompting urgent repairs and Cancelations

• ⚖️ Stranger danger lawsuit: man seeks $160 million after harrowing assault in hotel room.

• 🏨 Hotel brands are setting sail. Are you ready to float on a Ritz Carlton or Four Seasons hotel?

TSA Stats as of Yesterday

With all the talk about Boeing, it’s not stoping travelers…🛫

🤓✈️ Thanks For Reading

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See you in the clouds,

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