"Alaska Airlines Resumes Boeing 737 Max 9 Flights After Door Plug Incident"

Alaska Airlines resumed flying its Boeing 737 Max 9 planes after inspections following a door plug blowout incident. The first Max 9 flight departed from Seattle to San Diego, with two more flights expected on the same day. The FAA released final instructions for inspections, and Alaska Airlines confirmed that each plane would return to service only after rigorous inspections. The incident is under investigation, and the FAA is increasing oversight over Boeing's production and manufacturing. United Airlines also plans to have the 737 Max 9 back in the air soon, and Alaska's fleet is expected to be fully operational by the first week of February.