Originally Posted by
channa
Perfect example of government regulators stepping in as appropriate.
While some companies managed to self-regulate and work to address the problem without government intervention (JL, NH), other companies chose to continue operating the plane until required by authorities to cease (UA).
Or... Boeing is actually relieved that they didn't have to pull the plug (on this plane, an interesting metaphor!) themselves. They can maintain ultimate confidence in the plane, had no issues with them continuing to fly, etc., while secretly relieved they didn't make the call themselves so they can say it wasn't necessary.
Just sayin'.