American Airlines Extends 737 Max Cancellations Into April

American Airlines has extended its flight cancellations involving the 737 Max planes into April due to ongoing issues following two fatal crashes. The airline, which has 24 of these planes, initially planned to cancel 140 flights daily through March 4th, but now extends this to April 6th. These cancellations affect only 2% of its daily flights, with most flights continuing as scheduled using different aircraft. Boeing is working on a software update for the 737 Max, aiming to resume flights soon, though FAA approval may take until February or March.

Why did American Airlines extend its flight cancellations into April?

• Due to a shortage of pilots

• Due to weather conditions

• To reduce operational costs

• Because of the grounding of 737 Max planes

What percentage of American Airlines' daily flights are affected by the cancellations?

• 2%

• 10%

• 5%

• 15%

How is American Airlines managing the flights affected by the cancellations?

• By delaying flights

• By merging flights

• By substituting different planes

• By canceling all affected flights

What is Boeing currently working on for the 737 Max aircraft?

• A fuel efficiency upgrade

• A new seating arrangement

• A software update

• A new engine design

When is the FAA expected to approve the 737 Max software update?

• In February or March

• By the end of the year

• By the end of January

• In April