Travelers despair as Alaska Airlines grounds flights for an hour, American Airlines pilots warn of safety failures and Boeing whistleblowers tell Americans not to trust the planes


by Daily Mail

Daily Mail— A rash of safety concerns at carriers like Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, compounded by manufacturing problems at Boeing, have left travelers fearful.

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KHON2—Alaska Airlines grounds all planes for 1 hour, flight delays expected throughout the day. Alaska Airlines grounded all flights in the U.S. early Wednesday morning, according to the air carrier.

WWLP.com—Alaska Airlines grounds all planes for 1 hour, flight delays expected throughout the day. Alaska Airlines grounded all flights in the U.S. early Wednesday morning, according to the air carrier.