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Southwest Airlines is offering buyouts to employees at 18 airports due to aircraft delivery delays from Boeing, which have led to a constrained fleet and reduced capacity. The airline plans to end the year with 2,000 fewer workers and has already announced flight cuts in Atlanta. The buyouts aim to prevent overstaffing as Southwest expects to receive only 20 new airplanes this year, down from the 79 initially anticipated.
Southwest Airlines is offering voluntary departure packages or extended leaves to airport workers in 18 cities and some headquarters staff due to aircraft delivery delays impacting its flight plans.
Boeing has made an initial payment of $160 million to Alaska Airlines for financial damages resulting from a midair door blowout incident earlier this year. The airline reported significant losses in its first quarter, and Boeing is expected to provide additional compensation in the future. Meanwhile, Boeing is facing a safety and reputational crisis, with the FAA setting a deadline for the company to address quality-control issues. The aircraft delivery delays have impacted United Airlines, leading to voluntary pilot leave programs and reduced forecasted block hours.
United Airlines is asking its pilots to take time off in May due to delays in receiving new Boeing planes, leading to a shortage of flight hours. The airline expects similar requests throughout the summer and possibly into the fall. The shortage primarily consists of Boeing 737 Max planes, including a new, larger model, and the FAA's increased scrutiny of Boeing is likely to further delay the certification of the Max 10. United is considering options to replace orders for the Max 10, and CEO Scott Kirby has been vocal about the problems at Boeing, seeking a meeting with Boeing directors. Boeing's CEO is set to step down at the end of the year as part of a leadership shakeup at the company.
Major U.S. airline CEOs have requested a meeting with Boeing's board to address concerns over an Alaska Airlines accident and production issues, seeking a plan to fix quality problems at the aircraft maker. Boeing has agreed to send Chairman Larry Kellner and other board members to meet with the airline leaders as soon as next week. The order backlogs are causing frustration for airline executives, leading to route cuts and efforts to acquire additional aircraft to meet demand.
Ryanair is demanding compensation from Boeing for the delays in the delivery of its aircraft. The airline has faced setbacks due to the delayed delivery of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, which has affected its growth plans. Ryanair is seeking compensation for the costs incurred as a result of the delays and is in discussions with Boeing to resolve the issue.
Major U.S. airlines are holding Boeing accountable following an inflight emergency on an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 aircraft, raising concerns about the manufacturer's ability to produce new jets at the expected pace. The FAA's increased scrutiny has led to delays in aircraft deliveries, with airlines expecting setbacks in their fleet growth plans. Boeing faces criticism from regulators, lawmakers, and airline customers, while executives emphasize the priority of safety and quality control measures.