Southwest Has Taken The 737 Max Off Its Schedule Through August

The airline has extended the removal of the 737 Max from its schedule until August 10th due to uncertainty about the aircraft's return to service. This decision aims to minimize last-minute cancellations and disruptions. Southwest will cut 371 weekday flights from its January schedule. Boeing anticipates the 737 Max will be operational by mid-2020. The aircraft was grounded globally after two fatal crashes, with the flight control system partly blamed.

Why did the airline decide to extend the removal of the Boeing 737 Max from its schedule?

• Because of high fuel costs

• To prevent last-minute cancellations and disruptions

• To upgrade the aircraft interiors

• Due to a lack of pilots

How many weekday flights will Southwest Airlines remove from its schedule due to the 737 Max issue?

• 200 flights

• 500 flights

• 371 flights

• 1000 flights

When does Boeing expect the 737 Max to return to service?

• In early 2021

• In the middle of 2020

• By the beginning of 2020

• By the end of 2020

What was a contributing factor to the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max?

• Pilot error

• Engine failure

• Flight control system issues

• Weather conditions

How many deadly crashes involved the Boeing 737 Max before it was grounded?

• One crash

• Three crashes

• Two crashes

• Four crashes