Alaska Air Group has announced that Boeing has paid them $160 million in compensation for the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. This payment comes as a result of the worldwide grounding of the 737 MAX fleet following two fatal crashes involving the aircraft.
The grounding of the 737 MAX aircraft has had a significant impact on airlines around the world, including Alaska Air Group. The grounding not only disrupted flight schedules but also led to financial losses for airlines operating the aircraft.