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United hit by bout of seatless in Seattle

French seatmaker Zodiac running late on deliveries of complex new seats for Boeing's 777-300ER aircraft

Published Mon, Apr 3, 2017 · 09:50 PM

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UNITED Airlines faces a new setback in its bid to win back business customers as production snags hinder deliveries of Boeing Co jetliners outfitted with new luxury seats.

"Short delays" are affecting two 777-300ER aircraft with United's Polaris luxury interiors, said Megan McCarthy, a spokeswoman for the airline. United and the planemaker are working with French seatmaker Zodiac Aerospace to expedite shipments, said Ms McCarthy and Doug Alder, a spokesman for Boeing.

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