Originally Posted by
OldnGrounded
As a regulatory matter, FAA clearance is sufficient. But I think Southwest might have a difficult time explaining to pax why it is flying aircraft that other major CAAs are not willing to allow in their airspace. It doesn't take much imagination to visualize the headlines.
What would lawyers do to Boeing then if there was another accident between the time the the FAA approved entry back into service and the other authorities were still waiting. Would be the end of Boeing or are they to big to fail.