United Expects Bigger First-Quarter Loss Due to Boeing 737 Max 9 Groundings


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A filing United posted on Monday offers a glimpse into how the Boeing 737 Max 9 groundings are financially impacting airlines.

United Airlines is forecasting a first-quarter loss as a result of the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 9.

The carrier said it expects an adjusted loss of 35 to 85 cents a share during the first quarter, according to a filing it posted on Monday, providing a glimpse into the financial fallout from the issues with the Max 9, which have been grounded since January 5. 

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