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Old Jan 9, 2024 | 6:37 am
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Originally Posted by ExplorerWannabe
... because major news outlets NEVER let flashy headlines get in the way doing a full and careful investigation or the facts ...
Yes, my post didn't pre-suppose that media outlets weren't dramatizing the issue. Just reporting that the media coverage is increasing.

Originally Posted by ExplorerWannabe
Since this thread is supposed to be about impacts on UA rather than generically slamming Boeing, does anyone know what United's pool of alternate aircraft looked like to give them the flexibility to reschedule if this grounding lasts more than a few days?
I actually don't see much Boeing-slamming in this thread and plenty of discussion about waivers, concerns, and implications for upcoming travel. UA FT has been pretty good in this regard (can't say the same for Twitter/X).
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