United is adding 270 jets, including Boeing 737 Max 8s like this one, over the next five years. United Airlines Skift Take: United's 270-jet order is a milestone for the airline, but the carrier is playing catch-up with its rivals, Delta and American, which have newer aircraft in their fleets. Still, the order is a bet that the industry will not just bounce back but grow as it emerges from the pandemic. — Madhu Unnikrishnan Read the Complete Story On Skift * This article was originally…

United is adding 270 jets, including Boeing 737 Max 8s like this one, over the next five years. United Airlines Skift Take: United's 270-jet order is a milestone for the airline, but the carrier is playing catch-up with its rivals, Delta and American, which have newer aircraft in their fleets. Still, the order is a bet that the industry will not just bounce back but grow as it emerges from the pandemic. — Madhu Unnikrishnan Read the Complete Story On Skift * This article was originally…

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