Akasa Air, AI Express say B737s unaffected by FAA directive

The FAA is the airplane safety agency of the United States.

It makes rules to keep planes flying safely.

The FAA recently told airlines that some Boeing 737 planes need a special check.

The check looks at the outside skin of the plane to find old repairs.

If needed, the airline must also do extra maintenance work.

Akasa Air and Air India Express are two airlines that fly Boeing 737 planes.

They both said the FAA's new rule does not affect their planes.

That means their planes do not need this special check.

This is reassuring news for people who fly on these airlines.