Overview

• United Airlines asked pilots to take unpaid time off due to excess staffing, a consequence of Boeing's aircraft delivery delays.
• The airline expects to receive only 63 of the 165 Boeing aircraft it contracted for 2024, significantly impacting pilot flying hours.
• Boeing's delivery issues stem from supply-chain delays and increased FAA scrutiny following safety incidents.
• United has paused pilot hiring and expects to slow its growth in 2024, while also exploring the acquisition of Airbus jets to mitigate the impact.
• Boeing's troubles, including a production limit imposed by the FAA, are affecting other airlines and could lead to increased ticket fares.