United Airlines Under Fire for Series of Boeing Plane Incidents

Recent issues range from mechanical malfunctions to increased federal oversight, prompting a call for pilot voluntary leave.

United Airlines faces scrutiny after a series of incidents involving Boeing planes, including a flight diversion due to a cracked windshield and another due to an overflowing toilet.
The incidents have prompted increased oversight from federal regulators and a request from the pilots' union for voluntary unpaid leave due to delays in aircraft deliveries.
The airline has experienced a range of mechanical problems recently, from parts of the fuselage falling off to engine fires and a plane losing a tire during takeoff.
Passengers affected by the toilet overflow incident were provided with hotel accommodations and rebooked on other flights.
United Airlines and Boeing are dealing with safety and maintenance issues, with the FAA taking increased oversight over the airline.