DLD 596: Busted, Basic, and A Buyout
- July 16, 2026
- Tagged as: 737 MAX, 737 MAX 10, 737 MAX 7, Air Premia, Alaska, American Airlines, Basic Business, Boeing, business class, certification, Delta Air Lines, Department of Transportation, DOT, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, first class, lie-flat beds, O'Hare, ORD, premium cabin, Ryanair, safety, Southwest Airlines, transcon
Ups and downs for Boeing this week, plus some FAA issues, a buyout, and an unexpected partnership.










