United Airlines Just Grounded A Fleet Of Planes Because Its No Smoking Signs Don't Turn Off - View from the Wing
Aviation watchdog JonNYC was first to note that a cabin interior issue had come up with United Airlines Airbus A321neo aircraft. He highlighted a delayed flight where the aircraft was being swapped with a Boeing 737, and then another Airbus A321neo flight swapped, and then another. but in any case, several confirmations, some issue with UA's Neos – thanks to those who sent this along! — JonNYC (@xJonNYC) February 12, 2024
Jason Rabinowitz then looks and sees that 3 of United’s A321neo aircraft are on the ground, and all flights the rest of the day that were scheduled to be operated by these planes have been given new aircraft (of a different type).
There's definitely something going on with United's A321neo fleet right now. Only two are in the air and all later scheduled A321neo flights for today are swapped to 737 and A319/320 due to some sort of "operational inspection." https://t.co/PJ9i1QRzn4 pic.twitter.com/nQU7I4e1WK
And Seth Miller flags what is happening. It turns out there’s a stupid regulation that hasn’t been needed in decades, and United ran afoul of it. Miller points out,
