Southwest Airlines Extends Boeing 737 Max Cancellations To March 2020

In March 2020, the aviation industry was still dealing with the aftermath of the Ethiopian Airlines crash, which led to the global grounding of the Boeing 737 Max. Southwest Airlines, the largest U.S. customer of the 737 Max, had canceled all flights involving the aircraft until February 8th due to uncertainty about its return to service. CEO Gary Kelly mentioned the possibility of ending the airline's single jet policy, which relies solely on Boeing planes. Following Southwest's announcement, American Airlines also extended its 737 Max cancellations until March 5th.

What event in March 2020 marked a significant milestone related to the Boeing 737 Max?

• The first delivery of the 737 Max to airlines

• The first successful test flight of the 737 Max

• The first anniversary of the Ethiopian Airlines crash

• The first grounding of the 737 Max in Europe

Why did Southwest Airlines extend its 737 Max flight cancellations until February 8th?

• Due to a shortage of pilots

• Because of maintenance issues

• Because of a strike by flight attendants

• Due to uncertainty about the aircraft's return to service

What strategic decision is Southwest Airlines considering regarding its fleet?

• Ending its single jet policy with Boeing

• Switching to Airbus as its sole provider

• Reducing the number of international flights

• Increasing the number of 737 Max planes

What did Southwest's CEO, Gary Kelly, suggest about the airline's future strategy?

• To expand into new international markets

• To evaluate the continuation of their current strategy

• To merge with another major airline

• To invest in new technology for in-flight entertainment

How did American Airlines respond to the situation with the 737 Max?

• By extending cancellations until March 5th

• By reducing ticket prices to boost sales

• By grounding all flights indefinitely

• By purchasing new aircraft from Airbus