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United Airlines Offers Pilots Unpaid Leave Amid Boeing Delays

A Boeing 737 Max aircraft during a display at the Farnborough International Airshow, in Farnborough

United Airlines has taken a proactive step to address overstaffing issues caused by delays in Boeing 737 MAX deliveries. The airline has offered its pilots the option of taking unpaid leave in an effort to reduce the surplus of staff members.

The decision comes as a response to the ongoing grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, which has resulted in a decrease in the number of flights operated by United Airlines. With fewer planes in service, the airline has found itself with more pilots than necessary to operate its reduced flight schedule.

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