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Southwest Airlines’ two pilots are winning the internet after the airline received intense backlash for cancelling flights.
Southwest Airlines, the leading low-cost airline in the USA, has been dealing with complaints from passengers since the start of the major Christmas season last week. However, there is no proper connection to airlines. Due to the intense snowfall in some areas, the majority of airlines suspended operations. 70% of the flights were canceled because the airline was unable to handle the demand and because the airport’s capacity was much exceeded by the number of passengers and the volume of luggage.
The unhappy passengers demanded that it arrive promptly for the next trip that was available. and decreased customer service as a result of the canceled flight, which angered the passengers.
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However, on Friday, everything returned to normal, as stated by the airline CEO. But by making thoughtful gestures and assisting passengers in boarding, airline pilots have won the hearts of their passengers. Last week, a pilot was witnessed loading bags onto an airplane alongside ground personnel, and several of the passengers reacted negatively to him. All of the Southwest employees are back at work and doing their utmost to rebook the flight.
@SouthwestAir best pilots I've seen. Pilot 1 pushing a wheelchair in board as he gets on. Pilot 2 loading bags pic.twitter.com/HjwOFkUeMO
— nandini bissessar (@nandinibg) June 22, 2017
Another pilot was observed serving coffee to passengers, and the internet is praising this wonderful gesture. The pilot said, “We’re trying, folks,” and everyone applauded his gesture. On Twitter, the video was posted with the comment, “On a flight from Baltimore to Louisville, a @SouthwestAir captain offers coffee to passengers who are running behind schedule. As everyone waited for substitute flight attendants, he addressed the crowd and said, “We’re trying, folks,” to a few cheers from the audience.” With over 1.2 million views as of right now, the video has become extremely popular.
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A @SouthwestAir pilot hands out coffee to delayed passengers on a flight from Baltimore to Louisville. “We’re trying folks,” he told the crowd to a smattering of applause as everyone waited for replacement flight attendants. #Southwest pic.twitter.com/fmMAqS4cck
— Eric Flack (@EricFlackTV) December 27, 2022
Southwest has also made it clear that it will reimburse all passengers for canceled flights and offer them the chance to rebook at the airport.
Customers disrupted by our operational challenges who have questions about flight refunds, alternative travel arrangement reimbursements, or locating displaced luggage, please follow the link below.
— Southwest Airlines (@SouthwestAir) December 31, 2022
Southwest Airlines recently landed in trouble with the US government after the cancellation of thousands of flights during the winter storm. The carrier was blamed for 60 percent of the total cancellations of flights in the USA. Amidst all this chaos, an airline pilot has gone viral on the internet for serving coffee to passengers stranded at an airport after their flight got canceled. The gesture of the pilot towards the troubled passengers during the holiday season is being appreciated on the internet. Among the people appreciating the pilot is Jet Airways CEO Sanjiv Kapoor.
The Jet Airways CEO is an avid social media user and never backs from expressing his views on certain matters. The aviation expert praised the pilot as well as the passengers, who applauded his warm gesture. As per the details on social media, the video was originally shared by Eric Flack on Twitter, showing the unnamed pilot serving coffee to passengers at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. However, the pilot was not alone in the endeavor. He was followed by another person carrying milk and sugar
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Boeing Faces New Setbacks as 777X Delays Extend and scraps B767-300F
Boeing’s challenges continue as employees halted production due to a strike, creating new obstacles for delivering aircraft to customers. The company now faces financial losses from delays in the delivery of its boeing 777x aircraft.
Boeing recently announced that the new delivery date for the 777-9 will be in 2026, with the freighter variant scheduled for 2028. This news has been frustrating for airlines that have committed to and are waiting for the aircraft.
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The Boeing 777X program, which began in early 2019, was initially delayed to 2021 due to COVID-19 disruptions. Subsequent issues, including defects found during testing, have placed the program under scrutiny by the FAA, which insists on the aircraft meeting all safety standards before entering service. Boeing is now facing pressure from both airlines and investors.
Boeing 777x Delay
New Commercial Airplanes expects to incur pre-tax charges of $3.0 billion related to the Boeing 777X and 767 programs.
The company forecasts a $2.6 billion pre-tax charge due to the updated timeline, which accounts for delays in flight testing for the 777-9 and the impact of the IAM (International Association of Machinists) work stoppage. The first 777-9 delivery is now expected in 2026, with the 777-8 freighter following in 2028.
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In addition, Boeing plans to conclude production of the 767 freighter, resulting in a $0.4 billion pre-tax charge. From 2027 onwards, the company will solely produce the 767-2C aircraft for the KC-46A Tanker program.
In August 2024, Boeing grounded its 777X test fleet after detecting a failure in a key engine mounting structure during a routine inspection. The new boeing 777x, powered by the GE9X engine, is the world’s largest and most efficient twin-engine jet, but this issue has caused further setbacks.
Boeing 777x, A close-up of the engine, landing gear, and wing
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Meanwhile, the Airbus A350 continues to secure new orders from airlines, becoming a strong competitor in the wide-body aircraft segment. While the a350 vs b777 offer similar ranges, the 777X is designed to carry a heavier payload.
In other developments, Boeing has hinted at starting production of a new mid-sized aircraft, the Boeing 797, which would likely compete with the Airbus A321 XLR.
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