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Airlines warn of cargo delays due to 737 Max 9 grounding
来源：shippingazette 编辑：编辑部 发布：2024/01/18 10:15:02
ALASKA Airlines and United Airlines have notified cargo customers, alerting them to potential delays in shipments due to the grounding of their Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft, reports London's Air Cargo News.
The move follows the issuance of an emergency airworthiness directive (EAD) by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on January 6, mandating all 737 Max 9s inspections.
This directive was prompted by a pressurisation incident that caused a door plug to blow out of an Alaska Airlines aircraft mid-flight, resulting in a hole in the aircraft's side.
Although the pilots successfully landed the jet with minor injuries to passengers, the incident has led to cautionary measures impacting cargo operations.
Notably, United and Alaska, being the primary operators of the Max 9, are expected to be particularly affected, with United possessing 79 of the model and Alaska having 65.
"United has temporarily suspended service on MAX 9 aircraft to conduct thorough inspections," said the carrier's cargo business.
"We are actively inspecting the aircraft which may result in some cancellations or delays."
"Our Customer Service Centre is working directly with impacted customers to find alternative shipping options," said Alaska Airlines.
"In the meantime, we will continue to accept customer shipments at our freight facilities and find alternative aircraft."
"Our operations are being impacted by the 737-9 grounding," said Alaska Airlines.
"We are identifying necessary cancellations and expect disruptions to last through at least mid-week. For shipments impacted by a flight cancellation, cargo will be automatically rebooked for the next available flight."
The move follows the issuance of an emergency airworthiness directive (EAD) by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on January 6, mandating all 737 Max 9s inspections.
This directive was prompted by a pressurisation incident that caused a door plug to blow out of an Alaska Airlines aircraft mid-flight, resulting in a hole in the aircraft's side.
Although the pilots successfully landed the jet with minor injuries to passengers, the incident has led to cautionary measures impacting cargo operations.
Notably, United and Alaska, being the primary operators of the Max 9, are expected to be particularly affected, with United possessing 79 of the model and Alaska having 65.
"United has temporarily suspended service on MAX 9 aircraft to conduct thorough inspections," said the carrier's cargo business.
"We are actively inspecting the aircraft which may result in some cancellations or delays."
"Our Customer Service Centre is working directly with impacted customers to find alternative shipping options," said Alaska Airlines.
"In the meantime, we will continue to accept customer shipments at our freight facilities and find alternative aircraft."
"Our operations are being impacted by the 737-9 grounding," said Alaska Airlines.
"We are identifying necessary cancellations and expect disruptions to last through at least mid-week. For shipments impacted by a flight cancellation, cargo will be automatically rebooked for the next available flight."