Airlines try to leverage Boeing woes despite lack of alternatives

Airline executives are frustrated with Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab as its safety crisis has upended their business plans. But in a tight market for large aircraft supplied by two companies, they have little choice but do business with the U.S. planemaker.

Despite some public displays of alarm - United Airlines (UAL.O), opens new tab CEO Scott Kirby flew to France to talk with Airbus (AIR.PA), opens new tab as Boeing's latest crisis erupted - carriers are still negotiating new plane orders, looking to leverage Boeing's delays to secure better terms.

Boeing's delivery schedule faces extended delays following a...