Alaska Airlines CEO speaks out for first time since midair incident

[@focusbyhing]

I love Alaska, and appreciate their proactive approach to the issue. Still one of the safest airlines in the skies.

[@mm7846]

A responsible CEO 🙏

[@zenster1097]

No he isn’t. There were warning lights. Alaska is just trying to save itself.

[@elzach0]

​@@zenster1097 eh, the manufacturer should make quality products ya know

[@leigh4326]

@@zenster1097he really is a responsible CEO! Proud of Ben ❤

[@leigh4326]

@@elzach0Exactly and Boeing is the only manufacturer in North America

[@zenster1097]

@@leigh4326 Did you not read what I wrote? Alaska KNEW there were warning lights at the time. They even made it not go on water and only land. This means they had some idea there was something wrong with the plane. They failed to include maintenance.

[@abodshiralian1832]

Don't let the door hit you on your way out. Boeing.

[@water1051]

Ok that’s pretty funny

[@Deedeemegadoodoopoocoo]

like they have a door

[@jordankay8578]

The fact that he spoke out is great. I've watched so many airplane crash video story is word nobody from the company speaks out In an interview

[@soulquesthealingmusic2307]

Bolts cost money and reduce profit. -Boeing

[@LockheedF22Raptor]

Maybe stop diversity hires in management positions on production lines and hire qualified engineers with experience?

[@AndrewTurney_EM]

Most times I think that Boeing should make a 2 engine version of the boeing 727s with perhaps some large rolls royce engines. We had engough of the 737 Maxs and their negative reputations.

[@jenn3589]

Alaska outsources at least 49%….thats pretty high to bet your life on. Look for airlines down in the 20% or lower. It’s your life….why get on planes where a CEO goes on TV to nonchalantly apologize for your death….when perhaps you could have chosen a wiser option.

[@tuanpham-vv3qj]

The CEO of Alaska Airlines should not only be angry of Boeing because of the defective plane but also angry of his maintenance crew and the Pilots who cannot fix the pressure sensor issues (problem solving skill ) and not communicate the issues to Boeing!!!! Weak in communication and Problem Solving Skill will hurt Alaska Airlines dearly! You have to improve yourself before finger- pointing to the other.

[@francheskaforsman84]

Pay the ppl more then, make ppl happy to work for the company and care. Someone might lose their job and go get another one for lack of caring, but y'all are going to lose this whole company for the same reason. Can't wash your hands with one hand.

[@tomascarlsson1856]

How do this ceo knows design and 33’ feet , turbulance, loose bolts over time… stupid

[@Zay-n9y]

Yes, he should be mad at the fact that his airline decided to allow this plane to fly two months with pressure issues, even if the regulators allowed it,and know he's saying something!

[@Sashazur]

Airlines can’t second guess every regulation. They did at least not allow the plane to do over water flights, which was not required by regulations.

[@keithlewis4250]

Loose bolts ? Boeig had better fire the employes that put them in.

[@GE90man]

Employees? How about the upper management that continues to cut costs and maximize profits?

[@mm7846]

Companies are led (or misled) from the top. These are systemic issues.

[@juliejones974]

When you hire based on diversity instead of merit, it will only get worse.

[@juliejones974]

​@@GE90manmanagement didn't build the planes.

[@water1051]

Loose? No. The latest reports indicate all four bolts were never installed.

[@mopthermopther]

bah. who needs doors?

[@JanetMarcum-o7r]

Now all they have to do is have those seats fit normal humans. ☺️

[@thomassharp2719]

Oh Alaska Airlines CEO cut your whining and just go over to Airbus. And dump those Boeing 737 Death Max Jets.

[@911aggie]

There’s a long line to buy airbus. And their entire processes are around Boeing. It’s an easy 5 year effort