Passengers Sue Alaska Airlines and Boeing Over Mid-Air Blowout
A group of 22 passengers has filed a lawsuit against Alaska Airlines and Boeing following the January mid-air blowout on a 737 Max 9. The suit claims the passengers suffered serious emotional distress and trauma due to the companies' alleged negligence. It references the preliminary NTSB finding that four bolts meant to secure the door plug were missing. This legal action adds to the mounting challenges for both the airline and the manufacturer in the wake of the incident.
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