American Airlines Extends 737 Max Cancellations Into 2020

American Airlines has announced an extension of flight cancellations into next year due to the grounding of Boeing 737 Max planes. The airline will cancel 140 flights daily, which is 2% of its total flights, and will substitute different planes for affected routes. Customers can rebook or request refunds. Boeing is working on a software update for the 737 Max, aiming to return some planes to service by year-end, but the FAA has no set timeline for recertification.

Why did American Airlines extend flight cancellations into the next year?

• Due to a shortage of pilots

• To upgrade their fleet

• Because of the grounding of 737 Max planes

• To reduce operational costs

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

• 15%

• 2%

• 10%

• 5%

What options are available to customers whose flights are canceled?

• They can only rebook with American Airlines

• They can rebook with any airline

• They can rebook with American Airlines or request a full refund

• They can only request a full refund

What is Boeing's plan for the 737 Max aircraft?

• To discontinue the model

• To update the software and get them back in the air

• To replace them with new models

• To sell them to other airlines

What is the FAA's stance on the recertification of the 737 Max?

• They are not working off any specific timetable

• They have banned the aircraft permanently

• They have set a strict deadline

• They have already completed the recertification