Alaska Airlines Expects Boeing To Cover $150 Million Loss From MAX 9 Grounding

On Wednesday, January 24, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved the inspection process that is necessary to begin returning the grounded Boeing 737 MAX fleet to service. However, on Thursday, January 25, executives from Alaska Airlines told The Seattle Times that they intended Boeing to reimburse the airline for millions of dollars in losses due to the 737 MAX 9 grounding. The Seattle, Washington-based carrier intends to request at least $150 million from the manufacturer.