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New York CNN —Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci revealed the carrier found “some loose bolts on many” Boeing 737 Max 9s in an interview for “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” scheduled to air Tuesday. The US Federal Aviation Administration urged airlines on Sunday to inspect so-called door plugs on an earlier version of Boeing 737 airplanes. After recent inspections of the newer Max 9s, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines have found loose bolts. NBC asked Minicucci if Boeing has a problem with quality control extending beyond a single plane. We will follow the lead of the FAA and support our customers every step of the way.”The CEO of United Airlines, one of the biggest buyers of Boeing jets, also expressed frustration with the company.
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This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. The Boeing 737 Max 10 is the largest version of the narrowbody jet, but has been hampered by delays as it still awaits certification. AdvertisementKirby told CNBC he believes the best case for 737 Max 10 deliveries is still five years behind schedule. A Boeing 737 Max 10 at the 2023 Paris Air Show. "I have a lot of confidence in the people: great mechanics, great engineers, great history.
Persons: , Scott Kirby, Kirby, Max, Pete Syme, McDonnell Douglas, we're, Stan Deal Organizations: Service, United Airlines, CNBC, Boeing, Business, Airbus, Airplanes, FAA Locations: European
United has had dozens of Boeing 737 Max 9s grounded since loose bolts were discovered this month. The grounding came after a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines aircraft mid-flight. Following the incident, the Federal Aviation Administration grounded 171 Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft for inspections. Inspections at United revealed loose bolts in its Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft. United on Monday said the company expects a first-quarter adjusted loss of 35 to 85 cents a share due to the Boeing 737 Max 9 grounding.
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United Airlines on Monday forecast a first-quarter loss due to the Federal Aviation Administration's grounding of Boeing 737 Max 9 planes this month after a part blew out during an Alaska Airlines flight operated with that type of aircraft. The more common Boeing 737 Max 8, which is in fleets at United, American and Southwest , isn't affected by the grounding order. "Despite unpredictable headwinds, we delivered on our ambitious EPS target that few thought possible — and set new operational records for our customers," said United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby in an earnings release. For the full-year 2024, United forecast adjusted earnings of between $9 and $11 a share, within analysts' estimates. ET on Tuesday when they are likely to face questions about compensation from Boeing for the grounding.
Persons: United, Scott Kirby Organizations: Airlines, Federal Aviation, Boeing, Max, Alaska Airlines, United, LSEG, United Airlines, CNBC PRO Locations: Alaska
New York CNN —Winter weather, combined with the grounding of Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft, is causing major disruptions for air travel. There have been more than more than 2000 flight cancellations Friday, the highest number since July 2023, data from the tracking site FlightAware show. Cancellations due to the grounding of the 737 Max 9 planes are also contributing to the totals. More than 200 United and Alaska Airlines flights have been cancelled each day this week due to the FAA-mandated grounding. 737 Max 9 delaysPassengers on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines have been marred by hundreds of flight cancellations this week.
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In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailUnited Airlines CEO on holiday travel: 'Probably the best operational year' we've had in 20 yearsCNBC’s Phil LeBeau and United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby join 'Squawk Box' to discuss the holiday travel season, the airline's new early baggage system, new WILMA boarding process, and more.
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Aris Messinis | AFP | Getty ImagesSome of the world's most well-known companies are already seeing the Israel-Hamas war weighing on operations. On Oct. 7, militant group Hamas struck Israeli towns in a surprise attack and took more than 200 hostages. Corporations that do business or have operations in the region have already begun seeing the war change their financial outlooks as the unrest weighs on everything from advertising dollars to tourism to supply chains. Technology companies were among those seeing the conflict affect the workforce, advertising spending and supply chains. Snap said in its latest earnings release that it saw pauses in spending from a "large number of primarily brand-oriented advertising campaigns" immediately after the war began.
Persons: Aris Messinis, Scott Kirby, El Al, Jason Liberty, Liberty, we're, Susan Li, Li, We've, John Morici Organizations: Hamas, AFP, Getty, Israeli Defense Forces, Corporations, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Boeing, Royal, Israel, El Al Airlines, Nurphoto, U.S . Department of State, Technology, Facebook, West Pharmaceutical Locations: Haifa, Cyprus, Israel, Palestinian, Gaza, Tel Aviv, Royal Caribbean, Ukraine
Southwest Airlines said a new bill in Congress could "completely end" loyalty rewards programs. It's taking aim at the Credit Card Competition Act, which seeks to lower credit card fees. "Our customers and employees use the Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Card to earn points that can be redeemed for Southwest flights, car rentals, gift cards, and more." "This legislation is bad policy and would undermine, if not completely end, credit card rewards programs that millions of Americans rely on for their vacations or personal travel needs," Southwest added. The Credit Card Competition Act was originally introduced to the previous Congress in 2022, but never came to a vote.
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They say it will cut revenues of major payment networks, making them pull out of rewards programs. AdvertisementAdvertisementUS airlines are attacking a new bill in Congress that seeks to lower credit card swipe fees, saying it would effectively end most flyer miles programs. AdvertisementAdvertisementIn a statement to Insider, Southwest Airlines said the bill is a "bad policy" that would "undermine, if not completely end, credit card rewards programs." Notably, losing credit card rewards programs could create troubles for airlines that go beyond irate customers missing their free miles. "Their banks and airlines still offer points and miles programs," Durbin told Insider in a statement.
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United CEO Scott Kirby says a new bill in Congress is putting miles programs on the chopping block. The Credit Card Competition Act, proposed by Sen. Dick Durbin, seeks to lower card swipe fees. "This would kill rewards programs," United CEO Scott Kirby said in an October 18 earnings call. It will kill debit card rewards programs when it happens, and I think it's bad policy." The Credit Card Competition Act, proposed by Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, seeks to end what Durbin calls a "Visa-Mastercard duopoly" over credit card transactions.
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In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailUnited Airlines CEO: Higher fuel, labor costs and supply chain challenges will weigh on profitsCNBC’s Phil LeBeau and United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby join 'Squawk Box' to discuss the airline's quarterly earnings results, reasons behind a drop in Q4 guidance, cost pressures, capacity challenge, and more.
Persons: Phil LeBeau, Scott Kirby Organizations: Email United Airlines, United Airlines
AdvertisementAdvertisementEven though Russian airspace is closed to US airlines, many Americans may still end up flying through Russian skies. This includes four European carriers: Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and Belarus' Belavia. Emirates' flight path from Dubai to Los Angeles on September 25 showed it flew over Russian airspace. Looking at the time of writing for mid-November, a ticket on Air India is nearly $2,000 cheaper than American. This was a particular concern earlier this year when Chinese airlines were using Russian airspace on routes to the US.
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REUTERS/Alyssa Pointer/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsCHICAGO, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Travel boom has delivered bumper earnings for U.S. carriers, but no-frills airlines such as Frontier (ULCC.O) and Spirit (SAVE.N) are struggling to return to sustainable profitability. Frontier is watching the trend "very carefully" and would consider adding premium seats if it lasts for multiple years, he said. Frontier's Biffle called adding premium seats a "big decision" and a "fairly expensive" move. Spirit shares are down 18%. PRICE-SENSITIVE TRAVELERSCEOs of budget carriers, however, don't see the model losing its appeal as long as fares determine travel bookings.
Persons: Alyssa Pointer, Barry Biffle, Biffle, Jude Bricker, Bricker, Frontier's Biffle, Andrew Levy, Scott Kirby, Helane Becker, Cowen, Jacob Brown, Brown, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Nick Zieminski Organizations: Hartsfield, Jackson Atlanta International Airport, REUTERS, Rights, Graphics, Frontier, Reuters, Sun, Privately, Avelo Airlines, United, Delta, United Airlines, Airlines, America, Thomson Locations: Atlanta , Georgia, U.S, Europe, Asia, , Minneapolis, Denver
Two other defendants, American Airlines (AAL.O) and Southwest Airlines (LUV.N), previously settled for a respective $45 million and $15 million. Delta and United called their seating capacity reductions a legitimate response to reduced demand, rising fuel prices and the 2008 global financial crisis. Both carriers went through bankruptcy not long before the purported conspiracy began, with United emerging in 2006 and Delta emerging in 2007. United said it was disappointed with the judge's decision, and will seek to have it reconsidered or file an appeal. Payouts will not begin until claims against Delta and United are resolved.
Persons: Doug Parker, Gary Kelly, Scott Kirby, John Laughter, Sara Nelson, Colleen Kollar, Defendants, Kotelly, United, Jonathan Stempel, Grant McCool Organizations: American Airlines Group Inc, Southwest Airlines Co, United Airlines Holdings Inc, Delta Air Lines Inc, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Washington , D.C, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, U.S . Department of Justice, Passengers, United, Delta, Antitrust Litigation, District of Columbia, Thomson Locations: U.S, Washington ,, New York
American said that fuel prices have “increased considerably” since July, when it issued its initial third-quarter guidance. Also on Wednesday, discount carrier Spirit cut third quarter revenue by 5% from its previous forecast. It blamed rising fuel prices and “heightened promotional activity with steep discounting for travel booked” for the weeks leading into Thanksgiving weekend for the adjusted guidance. The organization said in June that it more than doubled its 2023 profit forecast for the global airline industry despite a looming economic downturn. Airlines are expected to make $9.8 billion in net profit in 2023, up from a December forecast of $4.7 billion.
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CNN —United Airlines delayed more than 300 flights after the FAA lifted a brief ground stop that continued to disrupt the carrier’s service nationwide. On Tuesday afternoon, United Airlines delayed all flights nationwide due to an “equipment outage,” according to an alert from the Federal Aviation Administration. But the tracking site FlightAware shows only 14 United flights were canceled on Tuesday. Tuesday’s ground stop adds to the list of headaches travelers had to deal with this summer. Much of the summer’s travel chaos affected United Airlines’ customers.
Persons: Idalia, Scott Kirby, Pete Buttigieg, CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, They’re, ” Kirby Organizations: CNN — United Airlines, FAA, United Airlines, Federal Aviation Administration, ” United Airlines, CNN, Airlines ’ Locations: United
Increasing the age limit by two years would also align pilot retirement with the minimum federal retirement age, allowing them to receive full social security benefits. But the specific question of increasing the retirement age to 67 was never brought to the floor for a vote. “This is a coup by junior pilots against senior pilots,” said Allen Baker, who retired as a United Airlines pilot in June. Dennis Tajer, a spokesman for American Airlines pilots union, said pilots seeking higher retirement age want to keep earning longer. But United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has said lifting the retirement age would not solve the pilot shortage.
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Increasing the age limit by two years would also align pilot retirement with the minimum federal retirement age, allowing them to receive full social security benefits. But the specific question of increasing the retirement age to 67 was never brought to the floor for a vote. "This is a coup by junior pilots against senior pilots," said Allen Baker, who retired as a United Airlines pilot in June. Dennis Tajer, a spokesman for American Airlines pilots union, said pilots seeking higher retirement age want to keep earning longer. But United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has said lifting the retirement age would not solve the pilot shortage.
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Last week, Chicago-based United said it would drop to about 395 flights from 410 at the New York City-area airport after operational issues. On Wednesday, the airline said it will temporarily end service between Honolulu and Newark through Sept. 4 but not cut any international flights. A government audit said staffing issues pose risks to the continuity of air traffic operations. U.S. airlines, including United, have urged more hiring of air traffic controllers. United CEO Scott Kirby met with the acting head of the FAA on July 11, weeks after he criticized its air traffic control performance.
Persons: United, Scott Kirby, Kirby, Polly Trottenberg, David Shepardson, Grant McCool Organizations: United Airlines, New, Federal Aviation Administration, FAA, United, Thomson Locations: Newark, New Jersey, Chicago, New York City, Honolulu, U.S
U.S. airlines have sparred with the administration in recent years over responsibility for flight delays, passenger rights, landing slots and other issues. President Joe Biden has often criticized airlines, saying in February "airlines can’t treat your child like a piece of baggage." While Buttigieg works with airlines when possible, he added: "We're going to beat 'em up when we think that's important to get passengers a better deal." United Airlines (UAL.O) CEO Scott Kirby recently suggested the Federal Aviation Administration had "failed us" before changing his tone. The Transportation Department plans to propose new rules requiring airlines compensate passengers for significant flight delays or cancellations when carriers are responsible.
Persons: Pete Buttigieg, Biden, We're, Buttigieg, Joe Biden, Scott Kirby, Michael Whitaker, David Shepardson, Jamie Freed Organizations: . Transportation, Reuters, U.S, Federal Aviation Administration, United Airlines, United, Southwest Airlines, Transportation Department, FAA, Thomson
Despite the lure of a bigger paycheck, multiple United Airlines pilots, analysts, and union officials told Reuters in a report published July 19 that pilots were shunning captaincies due to unpredictable flying schedules. And United Airlines is not alone in facing this problem. Over 7,000 pilots declined to take up captaincies at American Airlines, Reuters reported citing data from the airline's union. The number of pilots declining promotions had doubled in the past seven years, Dennis Tajer, a spokesperson for the American Airlines pilot union, told the news outlet. United Airlines, American Airlines, and their respective pilot unions did not immediately respond to Insider's requests for comment.
Persons: Phil Anderson, would've, Scott Kirby, Dennis Tajer Organizations: Reuters, Pilots, United Airlines, United, Airlines, American Airlines, International Air Transport
CHICAGO, July 20 (Reuters) - A rush among travelers to make up for lost time during the pandemic is producing bumper airline earnings. United Airlines (UAL.O) and Delta Air Lines (DAL.N) have also raised their earnings estimates as consumers cut spending on goods in favor of experiences. "It's indicative of our belief that the economy is strong, demand is strong," American CEO Robert Isom said on an earnings call. Strong demand has bolstered airfares, allowing carriers to offset higher costs. They point to frequent upgrades to airline earnings forecasts as an evidence of strong travel spending.
Persons: Robert Isom, Scott Kirby, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Nick Zieminski Organizations: U.S, American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, U.S . Transportation, Airline, Thomson Locations: Texas, U.S, Europe
CHICAGO, July 20 (Reuters) - United Airlines (UAL.O) CEO Scott Kirby has acknowledged that the carrier's pilots are shunning promotion to the captain's chair, hurting its flight capacity in the fourth quarter, confirming what Reuters reported earlier this week. At United, bids for 978 captain vacancies, or about 50% of the vacancies posted, have gone unfilled in the past year, United pilot union data shows. Currently, United has about 5,900 captains and 7,500 first officers, according to union data. A captain's pay is better, but junior captains face greater risks of being subject to unpredictable flying schedules, more on-call duty and assignments at short notice. Kirby said the contract has already made a difference and led to a better response in the latest bidding for captain vacancies.
Persons: Scott Kirby, Kirby, Rajesh Kumar Singh, David Holmes Organizations: United Airlines, Reuters, United, Airlines, Pilots, Thomson Locations: Chicago
In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailUnited Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on record earnings: We think it's a multi-year trajectoryCNBC’s Phil LeBeau and United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby join 'Squawk Box' to break down the airline's quarterly earnings results, recent operational meltdown, new pilot contract, and more.
Persons: Scott Kirby, Phil LeBeau Organizations: Email United, United Airlines
United Airlines on Wednesday posted record quarterly earnings and forecast a strong third quarter thanks to an unrelenting travel boom, led by a return of international travel. The airline lost some of its capacity during the second quarter because of flight disruptions at its Newark, New Jersey hub. United's CEO Scott Kirby earlier this month said the company will have to reduce flights at Newark Liberty International Airport. "The United team persevered through an unprecedented series of events at the end of last month," Kirby said in an earnings release on Wednesday. United expects to post adjusted earnings per share of between $3.85 and $4.35 for the third quarter, far above analysts' estimates of $3.70 a share, according to Refinitiv.
Persons: Scott Kirby, Kirby, we're Organizations: United Airlines, Empire, Vanderbilt, Newark Liberty Airport, Newark , New Jersey . United Airlines, Refinitiv, Newark Liberty International, United, New Locations: New York City, Newark, Newark , New Jersey, United
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