Alaska Airlines Faces Lawsuits Over Safety Concerns and Mid-Air Blowout
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Passengers on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, which experienced a door plug blowout on Jan. 5, are suing Boeing and the airline, alleging that a "whistling sound" near the plug had been reported on a previous flight but not addressed. Attorney Mark Lindquist criticized Boeing for cutting corners on quality, stating that the company is "going in circles" with its safety measures.
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