Boeing has a surplus of 737 MAX aircraft and has secretly approached Delta Air Lines to try to unload them. Boeing Wants To Unload 737 MAX On Delta As the 737 MAX inches toward re-certification, Boeing has a problem on its hand. Following two fatal crashes, the aircraft has been grounded for 18 months worldwide. […]
Will COVID-19 Return Bigger Planes to Shorter Flights?
Demand and efficiencies change over time, but there are a few good reasons why larger aircraft may be returning to shorter flights. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us today. It Wasn’t So Long Ago Some of my fondest […]
Lufthansa And Cathay Pacific May Cancel 777-9 Orders
With passenger demand low and resources scarce, Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa are reportedly in talks with Boeing to defer or cancel 777-9 (777X) deliveries. Cathay Pacific Wants To Cancel 777-9 Order Cathay Pacific ordered 21 777-9 aircraft, set to be delivered between 2021-2024. This 777 variant is larger and more fuel efficient than the current […]
Boeing Finds Fuel Tank Debris In 70% Of Undelivered 737 MAX Jets
What Boeing hoped would be an isolated problem has turned into a widespread issue and another safety and credibility concern. Last week, I reported that Boeing discovered fuel debris during spot inspections of undelivered 737 MAXs. Even though the MAXs have sat idle since last spring, they still require routine maintenance to remain airworthy. Boeing […]
Report: Boeing Employees Left Tools + Rags In 737 MAX Fuel Tanks
Another day, another drama for Boeing’s troubled 737 MAX program. The aircraft manufacturer has found so-called “debris” in fuel tanks of undelivered 737 MAX jets. The issue was revealed by Scott Hamilton of Leeham News, who obtained a memo sent from Scott Jenks, head of the 737 program, to employees: Team, During these challenging times, […]
Is Deadly Turkish Airlines 737-800 Crash Linked To 737 MAX Crashes?
A lengthy New York Times story suggests Boeing squelched evidence and pressured investigators after the deadly crash of a Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-800 in 2009 in Amsterdam. But is there a link between the crash of that aircraft and the crashes of a pair of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft ten years later? A Deadly Crash […]
Wow: Boeing Employees Mocked “Clowns” And “Monkeys” Who Designed 737 MAX
We regret the content of these communications, and apologize to the F.A.A., Congress, our airline customers, and to the flying public for them. -Boeing Uh, yeah. A series of damning internal messages places Boeing in the limelight once again, and not in a good way. Boeing Employees Mock “Clowns” Who Designed 737 MAX Congress is […]
Delta “Anxious” To See Boeing 737 MAX Back In The Sky (But Doesn’t Fly Any)
Delta is “anxious” to see the Boeing 737 MAX back in the skies even though the airline doesn’t fly any. Why? It wants Boeing to return to innovation instead of crisis control. Speaking on the Yahoo Finance program On the Move (video here), Delta CEO Ed Bastian said it’s time to get the 737 MAX […]
Review: United Airlines 787-9 Business Class Sydney To Los Angeles + Lounge Hopping In SYD
After a fairly mediocre flight to Sydney, my return flight was a far better overall experience, even with an inferior seat. After arriving in Sydney from San Francisco a bit late, I had two hours before my “connection” back to Los Angeles. I used the time to make a “coffee” run between three lounges. I’ll […]
United Airlines Extends 737 MAX Cancellations Until June 4, 2020
With a software solution elusive and regulatory approval uncertain, United Airlines extended cancellation for the 737 MAX by more than six months. The troubled Boeing aircraft is now out of the scheduled until June 4, 2020. In a note to employees explaining the decision, United justified its move by expressing hope this would remove much […]
Southwest Reaches Confidential Settlement With Boeing Over 737 MAX
Southwest Airlines has reached a preliminary settlement with Boeing over the ongoing 737 MAX grounding. Although the details have not been disclosed, we have some clues. In announcing a deal with Boeing, Southwest did not share the entire settlement amount, but did promise to share $125 million of it with employees as part of its […]
Analysis: United Orders 50 Airbus A321XLRs, Defers A350-900 Order
Airbus has scored another victory with a large A321XLR order from United Airlines. United will also defer its A350-900 order until at least 2027. United Orders 50 Airbus A321XLR To Replace Boeing 757s For years, United has sought a replacement for its aging 757-200 fleet. Many airlines, including United, hoped that Boeing would develop a […]
Boeing Unveils 737 Max 10 To Little Fanfare
Boeing quietly unveiled its 737 Max 10 on Friday, even as the future of 737 MAX program remains up in the air. Debuting at an employee event in Renton, Washington, the new aircraft will be the largest 737 Max of the family. In a two-class configuration, the Max 10 can fit between 188 and 204 […]
Oscar Munoz Vs. Doug Parker On Boeing 737 MAX
As the public faces of their respective airlines, United CEO Oscar Munoz and American Airlines CEO Doug Parker share a common problem: how to convince customers to fly on the 737 MAX again. Thus far, the two have taken different approaches. Transparency + Empathy From Oscar Munoz Munoz has labored to put customers at ease, […]
American Airlines Flight Attendants Refuse to Fly the 737 MAX, Southwest Pilots Sue Because They Can’t
Boeing’s 737 MAX has been a divisive issue amongst airlines employees and the traveling public. American Airlines flight attendants refuse to fly it while Southwest pilots sue Boeing because they can’t. What?!? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on […]
Could the 737 MAX Grounding Bury Boeing?
Boeing’s 737-MAX has been grounded for the better part of a year with no end in sight. But with clearance out of their control, is the aircraft manufacturer helpless against mounting losses? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed us on Facebook or Instagram, add us […]
Delta Pushes Boeing To Develop 797
Delta wants Boeing to develop the 797…and is dangling 200 aircraft orders as a prize. Speaking to Bloomberg in New York, Delta CEO Ed Bastian said: I do anticipate they will do it. I hope they will do it. We have a significant need between the retirements of the 757 and 767 fleets. That’s almost […]
Maximizing Reward Days From National Car Rental
National Rental Car offers Reward Days for their loyal customers with free rentals with almost every car category available. Sometimes, however, downgrading your rental on arrival is the best way to ensure exactly what you want. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t followed […]
A 99EUR Lie-Flat Business Class Upgrade On KLM
I had many choices to fly from Bali to Singapore, but could not turn down the chance to sample KLM’s 777-300ER on an exotic Fifth Freedom route. It turned out to be a tremendous deal as well. I may love to fly in premium cabins, but I’m also pragmatic when it comes to out-of-pocket spending. […]
United Will Cancel 8,000 More Flights Due To Boeing 737 MAX
United Airlines has pulled the Boeing 737 MAX out of its schedule until November 3rd and thsi time the cuts are real and painful. It was only a couple weeks ago that I wrote about United pilling the 737 MAX from the schedule until September 3rd. But as the re-certification process for that aircraft continues […]
