United Airlines

The move is likely to spur competitors to follow suit and upgrade onboard Wi-Fi services.

‘The fire department and medical personnel met the aircraft out of an abundance of caution,’ a United Airlines spokesperson said.

‘FAA oversight of maintenance programs is paramount’ for passenger safety, the watchdog said, noting ’recent safety events’ as a reason for the audit.

United Airlines has had three mishaps this month.

United is the first U.S. airline company to resume flights to Israel since the Hamas attack in October 2023.

Out of the 93.47 percent participating flight attendants, about 99.48 percent voted in favor, an Alaska Airlines union said.

The rework could delay some near-term deliveries of 737 model planes, the manufacturer said.

Boeing says it will help operators address “any and all findings.”

Federal authorities ordered enhanced inspections of the aircraft after an in-air incident prompted an emergency landing on Jan. 5

The flight, which carried 270 passengers, landed safely, however concerns remain regarding the recent increase in number of aviation incidents.

United has delayed over 300 by the time the ground stop was lifted.