00:00 One month after the cabin door panel incident on a Boeing 737 MAX 9 during an Alaska Airlines flight,
00:07 the Federal Aviation Administration reports that nearly all MAX 9s, around 94% of impacted aircraft,
00:14 have been inspected and cleared for service.
00:17 Both Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, the only two U.S. carriers operating this model,
00:23 have resumed flights with MAX 9s.
00:26 Though the three-week grounding has taken a financial toll,
00:30 with Alaska Airlines estimated $150 million in lost revenue
00:35 and United expecting losses in the first quarter of 2024, reports Forbes.
00:40 The incident has also impacted Boeing's reputation,
00:43 with a survey indicating a 12% drop in trust among U.S. adults.
00:49 Travel booking websites now see increased use of filters
00:52 allowing users to check aircraft models before booking,
00:56 reflecting a potential lingering public hesitation towards the Boeing 737 MAX.
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