It makes me very reluctant to board a 737 max again, though. The question is whether or not consumers will have any real choice in the matter.

(Written on 2019年 04月 26日)(Permalink)

I see: a software patch for what is still a hardware problem, followed by a publicity blitz and lower prices. Business as usual, until the next crash. Lather, rinse, repeat. Whatever works for sort-term profitability.

(Written on 2019年 04月 26日)(Permalink)

Thanks for posting that for those of us on the wrong side of the paywall! I was in IT for 33 years, and while I don't know beans about aircraft design, I do know that trying to fix hardware flaws with software rarely works.

(Written on 2019年 04月 26日)(Permalink)

Actually, no, it isn't as far as I can see. The article doesn't say SW is actually negotiating to buy any Airbus products. SW CEO Kelly looks to be putting Boeing on notice that the company needs to get its act together. Here's a quote from remarks in Dallas (https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2019/04/18/southwest-airlines-boeing-737-max.html): "Obviously, at this point in time, we don't have any plans to change there," Kelly said. "But like anyone, we'll have to constantly evaluate what's available in the marketplace."

(Written on 2019年 04月 26日)(Permalink)

The effects are already showing up in Southwest's flight schedule. Our scheduled flight to Boston in August was cancelled and we had to make some major schedule adjustments.

(Written on 2019年 04月 26日)(Permalink)

In most businesses, excess inventory is usually a reason for a sale. Have they considered that (he asked sarcastically)?

(Written on 2019年 04月 12日)(Permalink)