Boeing’s troubles since the blow to the doors of United Airlined have been constant – now travelers are facing canceled routes and fare increases this summer.

Since a door plug blew out of a Boeing 737 Max during an Alaska Airlines flight in January, Boeing has lurched from crisis to crisis — and its stock has fallen by a quarter.

While they investigate what went wrong, federal investigators have limited production of 737 Max planes — meaning U.S. airlines won’t get all the planes expected before the summer.

A shortage of aircraft means airlines will not be able to offer as many flights, an expert says. It also means that prices will rise as demand for remaining flights increases.

So far this year, Boeing has delivered just 42 planes to customers, despite a backlog of more than 4,700 orders.

US airlines typically use the Boeing 737 Max for domestic flights, as well as some international routes to destinations in North America, Central America and the Caribbean.

So far this year, Boeing has delivered just 42 planes to customers, despite a backlog of more than 4,700 orders.

“Consumers may not have as many flights and airlines may not be able to offer as many flights.” Henry Harteveldt, aviation analyst at Atmosphere Research Group, told CBS MoneyWatch.

“Airlines are indicating that summer demand looks good, and that suggests to me that airfares would be higher anyway,” Harteveldt added.

‘But if an airline does not have all the aircraft it expects to have and therefore cannot operate all flights at all capacity, there is a chance that airfares will be higher than they would otherwise be.’

Southwest Airlines – one of the biggest buyers of the 737 Max – last week said in a file that Boeing had previously recommended delivering 79 planes this year, but cut that forecast to just 46.

Earlier this month, United told staff in an internal memo seen by CNBC that they would suspend hiring of new pilots until May and June “due to the continued certification of new aircraft and production delays at Boeing.”

“As you know, United has hundreds of new aircraft on order and while we remain on track to become the fastest-growing airline in the industry, we will not grow as quickly as we thought in 2024 due to continued delays at Boeing,” executives wrote.

United expected 43 Boeing 737 Max 8 and 34 Max 9 models this year, but now expects only 37 and 19, respectively, according to a company file.

The company also told Boeing to stop production of 737 Max 10 jets it had previously ordered.

Meanwhile, Ryanair expected to receive 57 aircraft in June but is now expected to receive only 40. CEO Michael O’Leary recently said he was “very disappointed with these latest delivery delays from Boeing” ahead of the summer travel peak.

As a result, the airline said it would be forced to make “minor schedule changes” that would reduce frequencies on existing routes.

Boeing’s problems worsened last week after a 787 Dreamliner flying to New Zealand went into a nosedive after a problem with the pilot’s seat caused it to fall onto the controls.

On Friday, another Boeing-built United Airlines plane was grounded after it was found to be missing a panel after landing after a flight.

The aircraft is a Boeing 737-824 and despite the missing part it landed successfully at Medford Airport in Oregon.

No injuries were reported, Jackson County Airport Director Amber Judd said, adding that the flight originated from San Francisco.

She reiterated that the plane was not a new aircraft, contrary to the series of incidents in recent months.

By Max Aitchison for Daily Mail Australia

Published: 01:21 EDT, March 19, 2024 | Updated: 01:52 EDT, March 19, 2024

When your parent works for an airline, traveling around the world is easy, as a self-confessed ‘airline nepo baby’ has revealed.

Joshua Crawford, 23, from New Jersey, has built a growing social media following thanks to his globetrotting content – ​​which he admits is due to the fact that his father works as an Aircraft Tools, Calibration and Support Equipment Supervisor for United, which means that his son can board flights for free.

In a TikTok post, Joshua – whose father worked for the airline for 24 years – showed how he has amassed 260,212 miles over the past five years, after flying 123 flights to more than 30 cities around the world.

In another upload, he outlines the other benefits of being an airline ‘fake baby’ – besides being able to fly for virtually nothing.

The first plus he mentions is that international travel is ‘easy’. This is because it has Global Entry, which includes TSA pre-check.

Although he didn’t get Global Entry for free, he said Business insider Thanks to his father’s job, he got a discount.

Then Joshua says he can score free upgrades – including to first class – on all flights if there are seats available.

In one photo, he shows how he landed a $7,000 fully flat seat in United’s Polaris business class cabin at no extra cost.

And in dozens of other clips, he can be seen enjoying dinner in luxurious cabins, with glassware and silver cutlery in view.

The third benefit of being an airline nepo baby, Joshua says, is that he gets access to airport lounges so he never has to spend money on food in the terminals.

In 2023, the influencer visited four continents, traveling through the US, Europe, Australia and Japan.

At United Airlines, employees’ children have their flight privileges revoked when they turn 26.

However, since Joshua is listed as his father’s “main companion,” he has managed to maintain the VIP treatment.

While Joshua can fly across America for free by standing by, he has to pay taxes on international flights, but he says this is a fraction of what a full-price ticket would cost.

For example, he only had to pay $70 for a last-minute flight from Japan to the US

He told his TikTok followers that he feels “blessed.”

In addition to his posts, other airline nepo babies have weighed in.

One of Joshua’s fans wrote, “My mom works at Delta and my dad works at Southwest. I have had so many wonderful experiences because of it.’

Another revealed: ‘It really is a blessing to be able to hop on a flight when you need to. I used Delta like I used Uber in college.”

Like Joshua, a TikToker said her mother, who works for JetBlue, made her a “flying partner” so she wouldn’t lose the benefits when she turned 24.

“Truly the most amazing privilege,” she added.

Joshua currently lives in California.

After earning a degree in marketing, he is looking for work while working part-time at Trader Joes.

In his TikTok outlining the pros of being an airline nepo baby, United Airlines commented, exclaiming, “We love this for you!”

Joshua hinted that he might be interested in following in his father’s footsteps by pursuing a career in the aviation industry, replying, “I love you guys to my core. I’m also looking for a job.’

TikTok videos recommending airline passengers put their seat belts on their ankles have become a trend, some of which have racked up hundreds of thousands of views and likes.

But a flight attendant said this advice ‘is the last’ [cabin crew] want to see it go viral” – because it is a “dangerous” tip.

TikTokers who have touted the alleged joy of fastening the seatbelt at the bottom of the legs during flights include the 26-year-old New York City-based influencer Lauren Wolfe.

The content creator posted a clip where she has her feet on the seat and the seat belt around her ankles with the caption: ‘to the girl who said you should put your seat belt around your ankles instead of around your waist to be more comfortable are…I owe you my life’.

It was viewed more than 193,000 times and attracted comments such as ‘OMG, so excited to try this’ and ‘this looks so fun’.

Another TikToker, who posts using the handle ‘helens_princessdiaries‘, published a similar video, entitled ‘best flight hack ever’. This received 1,650 likes.

TikToker ‘mychellelynda’ followed along with her single seat belt video collecting 401,000 likes.

But Jay Robert, a flight attendant who runs the popular Fly Guy’s Cabin Crew Lounge network, told MailOnline Travel: ‘The thing about seat belts is that they actually play a very important role in air travel safety, for example by preventing your head from hitting the ceiling.

“In theory it may seem like an innocent travel tip, but from the perspective of safety professionals who have seen the injuries resulting from an aircraft hitting unexpected clear air turbulence, [wearing seatbelts around ankles] is dangerous and can cause serious damage to your head, neck and spine.

“This dangerous advice is the last thing we want to go viral. I think most cabin crew, myself included, if we saw you sleeping that well and the seat belt sign was on, we would wake you up and tell you to wear the seat belt properly.

“Turbulence is no joke and can occur without notice and can come very hard.”

Nicky Kelvin, editor at The points managreed.

He told MailOnline: ‘Seat belts on aircraft and other modes of transport are installed to be worn correctly and are vital to keeping passengers safe in the event of an emergency.

‘As turbulence becomes more common on flights, properly wearing a seat belt – low and tight across your lap – can help keep yourself and those around you safe.’

Lucia Pollaa travel expert specializing in southern Spain, added her thoughts and revealed that a locked seat belt saved her from injury during an episode of turbulence over the Pacific Ocean.

She said: ‘Take it from someone who has logged countless miles in the air – I cannot emphasize enough how dangerous this practice is [‘ankle seatbelts’] is. During a flight over the Pacific Ocean we encountered an unexpected thunderstorm, and within seconds we fell thousands of feet. Only my locked seatbelt kept me from crashing into the cabin ceiling. I can’t imagine what would have happened if I had only had the strap around my weak ankles. I understand the desire for a more relaxing flying experience, but your comfort should never come at the expense of your safety.”

Michael Donovan, the co-founder of StayNewEngland.com and the holder of a degree in biology, added: ‘The sky is no place for risky behavior, especially when it comes to something as crucial as properly fastening your seat belt.

“I can’t stress enough how this new TikTok trend of fastening seat belts around the ankles instead of the waist is not only a harmless prank, but also a potential safety hazard.

“I’m not here to be the fun police. But think twice before jumping on this trend. Focus your energy on enjoying your flight safely with quality in-flight entertainment or getting to know your seatmate better. If you really need to stretch your legs, get up and walk down the aisle when the seat belt sign is off. Keep the TikTok antics to the ground and enjoy your flight the right way.”

A Delta pilot has gone viral after giving a wild speech outlining the incredibly strict “rules” passengers must follow during a flight — while calling himself a “servant leader.”

The man, whose identity is not known, sparked fierce reactions after a video surfaced on Instagram in which he shared the huge list of rules he “had to obey” everyone on the plane.

The clip showed the pilot communicating his orders to travelers via the plane’s intercom system.

He began to describe himself as the “servant leader” and “the captain of the ship.”

He explained that this meant he would be ‘responsible’ for the ‘safety’ of everyone – and ‘above all’ ensuring that those on board followed the ‘rules’.

“Everyone please look up to your servant leader,” he said. ‘Today I get to serve as captain of the ship.

‘What does that mean? It means that I am responsible for the safety of my ship, my crew, my passengers, my cargo, but above all the rules.’

The man then began listing the commands – including “obeying” seat belt signs, listening to flight attendants and being kind to other passengers.

“I want everyone to obey the seat belt sign during the flight, for your safety and the safety of everyone around you,” he continued.

“I want everyone to follow the orders and instructions of my flight attendants. And finally, I ask that we all have respect for each other.”

He concluded with: ‘Are there any questions?’

It appeared the plane was headed to Atlanta and was delayed, but it is unclear where it departed.

A travel blogger named Jay Robert uploaded the video to his Instagram account this week, where it quickly went viral, but it is unknown who originally filmed it.

“I wonder if this Delta Captain is ex-military?” he captioned it, adding, “[Credit] unknown.’

People quickly flooded the comments section with their thoughts on the pilot’s behavior, and many were quick to condemn him.

‘Sure. Unnecessary and narcissistic,” one person wrote. Another added: “Total cringe. I bet he’s fun at parties.’

‘This captain has abused his power. He treated passengers like toddlers. Oh and “my flight attendants” – oh boy, you have some arrogance issues,” someone else said.

‘Please stop being a total control freak and just fly the plane. Have some faith in your flight attendants,” read a fourth comment.

A fifth simply said: ‘This irritates my soul.’

However, others supported the man and defended him from the haters.

“I love this captain. As a former Delta flight attendant, I loved that we had so many pilots who came from the US Air Force,” one person explained.

“They may not have the best bedside manners, but they are qualified.”

“Have you seen how some passengers treat the flight crew these days? I don’t mind a strong warning if it keeps the peace and there’s no shenanigans on board,” someone else agreed.

Another user commented: ‘I wish the captains did this more often. It IS necessary, especially in this day and age.”

“Well said Captain,” praised another. ‘No nonsense on his flight. I’m tired of all the arguments between Karen, Becky and Ken on the plane.’

“This is the energy I expect from all captains I fly,” read one comment.

By Emily Lefroy for Dailymail.Com

Published: 3:35 PM EST, March 1, 2024 | Updated: 3:44 PM EST, March 1, 2024

A fleet of airline passengers have given their verdict on airline breakfasts, which include ‘juicy’ sausages, mediocre coffee and unappetizing-looking pancakes.

The travelers offer their reviews in TikTok clips and film themselves eating their morning meal, with each item also captured on camera.

Some have gone so far as to rank each dish, with influencer Ashley Yi rating her pork sausage on Korean Air an eight out of 10, while her ‘rather dry’ potatoes scored a seven.

On Malaysia Airways, TikTok duo @our.travel.diary gave their plastic-wrapped ‘white sandwich’ a three out of 10, but their tasty potato and egg omelette received an impressive ‘100 out of 10’ ranking.

Fly down and enjoy some of the eclectic breakfast snacks from the sky.

TikTok creator @munchwithyou filmed everything she ate on a Singapore Airlines flight for her followers.

It appears she was in one of the premium classes as her meal was presented on crockery rather than disposable cups.

The main ingredient of her morning meal was soy chicken with noodles, a croissant, strawberry yogurt, fruit salad and unglazed cupcake.

In the TikTok, she caused a stir among her followers by eating the croissant with a dollop of yogurt on top.

She said, “It’s so good, try it.”

Her followers didn’t seem convinced, however, with one commenting: ‘All the French people are now crying in a corner.’

Emirates

TikToker @anjaliwandelen took a Business Class flight with Emirates and documented everything she ate while flying in luxury.

Her TikTok reveals that the plane tray, decorated with a white cloth, contains several dishes, including waffles with berry compote, fruit salad and a croissant with butter and strawberry jam.

During the clip you can see her digging into the waffles.

In the accompanying caption, she explains, “This was so good, I still think about it.”

She also explained in the comments section that hot food was offered, such as an English breakfast, but she opted for waffles instead.

During a 16-hour flight to Sydney in economy with Air Canada, TikTok creator Sammy K (@skzzolno) went around and looked at her ‘breakfast package’.

In a video clip, she reveals a mix of morning treats, including “pancakes, fruit, a little bread and butter… utensils and water.”

Meanwhile, her friend sitting next to her shows her omelet, which she says, “looks really tasty.”

When she opens her plastic container of pancakes, Sammy seems less sure of her choice, but when she tries them, she changes her mind.

She tells her fans, “It’s pretty good. I mean, it’s not like good, good… but edible.’

On the way to the coffee, she describes it as a “simple black roast” that is “fine.”

Overall, she thinks the breakfast offering is ‘solid’.

Delta

Travel influencer Joanne, who goes by the handle @backpackerflipflops, created a TikTok to show off her breakfast while flying in First Class on Delta from New York to Fort Lauderdale.

Her camera pans around to reveal a main course that resembles a generous square omelet, accompanied by two stalks of asparagus and a tomato.

Other items on her tray include a croissant, which she said was “delicious,” and a bowl of fruit salad, which she notes “you can’t mess it up.”

However, she did not give the egg chapter a positive review, stating that she probably should have chosen one of the other two options offered.

“I just didn’t like this!” she exclaimed.

Korean air

While flying Korean Air, TikTok influencer Ashley Yi filmed herself eating breakfast, rating each item in her dish.

First, she takes a bite of chive omelet with fried peppers and gives an expression of delight as she savors the taste.

The egg creation gets an impressive nine out of ten.

She then tries a slice of pork sausage and gives it an eight out of 10, finding it ‘juicy’ and ‘good flavour’.

From the side of her dish, Ashley tries a mouthful of red-skinned baked potatoes, which she gives a lower score of seven out of 10 because they were “quite dry.”

Continuing her food review, she notes in the overlapping caption that “the spinach and cherry tomato were a 10 out of 10 with the omelet.”

Along with a hot breakfast, Ashley was given a croissant, which she said goes perfectly with butter and jam, a yogurt she wasn’t particularly fond of, and a giant muscat grape that she described as “ELITE.”

After her meal, she concluded, “We’re landing in two hours, but I’m having trouble staying awake after that breakfast.”

KLM

Izzy Laborda took a trip with Dutch airline KLM and made a TikTok capturing breakfast time in economy.

She explained in an overlay that “we’re having a bargain breakfast today with a side of Miss Congeniality” as she watched the movie on her screen while eating.

During her flight, she received a wheat ciabatta sandwich, strawberry yogurt, fruit salad and coffee.

In the clip, she exclaimed, “let’s eat, I’m hungry!”

She gave the sandwich, including egg, Gouda cheese and ‘dijonnaise’, an eight out of ten.

After finishing the stack, she grabbed the “cute cream and sugar wrappers” and showed the little packages to the camera.

While she was in the mood for coffee, Izzy was unimpressed with her cup of joe, giving it a one out of 10, along with a look of disgust.

Finally, she ate her fruit salad and gave it a satisfying 10.

Malaysia airlines

TikTok duo @ons.reisdagboek filmed themselves having breakfast during a flight to Kuala Lumpur on Malaysia Airlines.

She describes the first item as an ‘egg and vegetable burger’ and rates it a seven.

After the prepared dish, she unpacks a ‘white roll’ and gives it a three out of ten.

Meanwhile, her partner’s omelette with potatoes and egg gets a nod and a rating of six out of ten.

But as he chews a few more times, he gives it a ‘100/10.’

She continues with her own produce tray and her vanilla dessert gets a 10 out of 10, as does a miniature blueberry muffin to finish.

From tough weather and tricky terrain to overcrowding, a fleet of pilots have revealed some of their least favorite airports in the world.

A Reddit post titled “pilots, what's your least favorite airport?” quickly gained traction within the primarily US-based aviation community, with New York's La Guardia topping the list.

Explaining why many pilots hate La Guardia, one pilot wrote: 'Just a complete pain from 5,000 meters until you get to the gate. Unfortunately it doesn't stop there. The airport is packed. The food sucks and it's ridiculously expensive. There are people everywhere. It's old.'

The Redditor added that leaving the airport was just as annoying, with lines on the runway and “complicated taxi instructions.”

Another airline captain agreed with the sentiments, adding that in addition to being “insanely busy,” La Guardia also had “short runways,” which meant that “you were close to other planes and that the ramp area was tight.”

His other nomination in the worst airports category was Chicago for its “ridiculously long taxi experience.”

Another pilot in the conversation agreed with Chicago's O'Hare International Airport as one of the top contenders.

Speaking about the transport hub, he said: 'The controllers forget to adjust the distance between aircraft when the runways and taxiways are covered in ice.

'On the third go-around on a flying day you want to strangle someone.'

On the other hand, he added, “The ground controllers are some of the best and can be very entertaining, which is good because you'll be listening to them for a while.”

However, his vote for worst airport went to Southwest Oregon Regional Airport.

He wrote: 'There really shouldn't be an airport here in my opinion.

“Any place where a single ship in the water can force you to kick half the passengers off the plane was not properly planned.

'It's fun to put large amounts of golf clubs in the overhead bin. Short runways and terrible instrument approaches.”

He named California's Inyokern Airport as his second least favorite airport because it has a “narrow runway in the middle of a missile range.”

As a result, he says, “the entire airspace is closed for most of the day. So if you're delayed, expect it to be six o'clock.'

To make matters worse, he says the area is being hit by severe turbulence.

The pilot continued, “I always heard of flights returning to LAX (Los Angeles International Airport) due to severe turbulence, but I never experienced this until my sixth flight there.

“When we were at a 60-degree angle and the contents of my flight bag were scattered throughout the cockpit, I finally understood what everyone was talking about.”

Like many other commentators, he also shared his distaste for the three largest airports – John F. Kennedy (JFK), La Guardia and Newark – that serve New York.

Along with other pilots' points, he says La Guardia is not favorable because “there is no train service from the airport to the city.”

For Newark, New Jersey, he complained about delays on the tarmac, while for JFK he said customs lines could stretch up to “four hours,” making flight connections difficult.

Other pilots complained that New York and New Jersey airports were hampered by weather delays.

Similarly, another pilot highlighted Canada's Toronto Pearson International for its temperamental weather.

They explained: 'Yes, this airport is huge… but as soon as it gets windy or an inch of snow falls, the whole building goes to shit.

'Cancellations and delays everywhere. Two days ago, 200 flights were canceled due to a bit of wind.

'Last week we landed five hours late because of some snow. When we landed, I counted at least twenty planes waiting at the gate, some of which had apparently been waiting for more than two hours. Not to mention the landing fees are insane.”

Other airports thrown into the thread included Aspen/Pitkin County Airport for its complex terrain, Mexico City for being “too busy,” and Florence Airport in Italy for being “built in the worst possible location, directly for a high mountain'.

One pilot interrupted the conversation with a neutral response and mused, “As an airline pilot, all I can really say is that almost every airport has its ups and downs.

'Airports with challenging flight paths often have stunning scenery to back them up, and airports located in metropolitan areas are often the easiest to get to and from and offer great services.

'Even those with weird and complex procedures require heightened awareness (and some interesting hand flying) to keep things running smoothly with an acceptable safety margin.

'I honestly think 'least favorite' airport mostly boils down to 'what's the most boring airport I've flown into, with the fewest redeeming qualities?'… but I'm having a hard time thinking of any airport I've ever visited I didn't like it, and I've been flying for almost a quarter of a century.

“Most of our objections in the aviation world are usually due to the lack of facilities at a particular airport, poor overnight hotels, crime, or scary van drivers.”

• The traveler said the incident occurred during a flight from Toronto to Vancouver
• Woman in question received 'brutal upgrade to business class'
• Her husband didn't, but she believed someone in the business world would trade places with him

By Sadie Whitelocks for Dailymail.com

Published: 1:18 PM EST, February 20, 2024 | Updated: 2:13 PM EST, February 20, 2024

Bigg Boss 17 fame Mannara Chopra had recently reported an airline for behaving rudely to her while she was unwell. The airline came up with a shocking answer. Read through.

Mumbai: Bigg Boss 17 celebrity Mannara Chopra has been in the limelight ever since the popular reality show Bigg Boss 17 came to an end. The actress is currently working on her upcoming projects after coming second in Salman Khan's show. Recently, Mannara Chopra made headlines again after her terrible experience with the airlines. Read through.

Mannara Chopra slams Akasa Airline for being 'rude' – Check Post

While traveling with Akasa Air, Mannara Chopra took it to X (formerly known as Twitter) where she opened up about her terrible experience flying with the airline. Initially, Mannara said the airline had mistreated her luggage and while she was traveling for the second time, Mannara was kicked out of the same airline for being rude while she was not well.

Mannara Chopra on X wrote: “The worst airlines to travel on Akasa Air. This is my second experience with them, the first time I traveled they damaged my bag and this time I don't feel well. They ended up being rude again (sic).”

Take a look at Mannara Chopra's X (Twitter) post

The worst airlines to travel on @AkasaAir this is my second experience with them, first time i traveled they damaged my bag and this time i don't feel well, they ended up being rude again

— Mannara Chopra (@memannara) February 18, 2024

Airline Akasa comes up with a shocking answer

To Mannara's Twitter post, the airline responded: “We're sorry to hear about your experience, Mannara. We understand that our team met you at the airport and explained the excess baggage policy. Unfortunately, we cannot waive the fee.”

Take a look at the airline's response:

We're sorry to hear about your experience, Mannara. We understand that our team met you at the airport and explained the excess baggage policy. Unfortunately, we cannot waive the fee. We ask for your understanding. We would also like to address any previous (1/2)

— Akasa Air (@AkasaAir) February 18, 2024

What are you writing sir, your staff behaved rudely to me. I wasn't feeling well this morning, I mentioned this to your employee and instead of being nice, she said you can go talk to my manager. Your manager wasn't even polite enough to come and understand the problem.

— Mannara Chopra (@memannara) February 18, 2024

After receiving the airline's response, Mannara Chopra was unhappy with the airline's response and once again stood by her decision that the airline employees had behaved rudely to her while she was unwell. Mannara Chopra further commented, “Your manager was not even polite enough to come and understand the issue.”

Take a look at Mannara's reaction:

What are you writing sir, your staff behaved rudely to me. I wasn't feeling well this morning, I mentioned this to your employee and instead of being nice, she said you can go talk to my manager. Your manager wasn't even polite enough to come and understand the problem.

— Mannara Chopra (@memannara) February 18, 2024

Mannara Chopra's journey after Big Boss 17

Mannara rose to fame during her stint on Bigg Boss 17. She is the cousin of famous global star Priyanka Chopra. In a recent interview with Bollywood Bubble, she revealed how her sister played a crucial role in launching her career in the industry. Mannara said, “My sister Priyanka arranged a photoshoot for me with Avinash Gowariker at the time. I just had my photos taken, I don't know how they got around, he usually did it like this, you know you need a photo. And from then on I started receiving calls for auditions (sic).”

On the work front, Mannara Chopra recently appeared with Bigg Boss 17 fame Abhishek Kumar for a music video, 'Saanware'. Mannara has also appeared in multiple advertisements and films released in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi films.

What do you think of Airline's treatment towards Mannara Chopra? Do you think Akasa Air's action is justified?