“The thought being, it’s actually going to be the safest plane out there with all the scrutiny,” Southwest President Tom Nealon told reporters.
Author: Dawn Gilbertson, USA TODAY
United pushes 737 Max return until fall, leaving it short on planes for summer travel rush
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