It's really hard to avoid the 737 max, so it's just a risk that I live with.

It's really sad what happened to Boeing after it merged with McDonnell Douglas. For reference, Boeing historically was historically well known for its safety first culture. While Boeing was ostensibly the lead company in the merger with McDonnell Douglas, it turns out that McDonnell Douglas' management ended up taking over Boeing, leading to the decline of a once great company (at least, insofar as commercial aircraft is concerned).

On one right now, over the ocean - I have no concerns at all.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just saw that the entire window/door area flew off on an Alaska airlines flight on a 737 max!

I’m watching the passenger videos. I would’ve had a heart attack.

I don’t think I could ever fly again if I had been on that flight!
Last week I flew on a MAX9 and it was fine. It’s nice and new at least.

I’ve never noticed or cared what kind of plane I booked.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just saw that the entire window/door area flew off on an Alaska airlines flight on a 737 max!

It's a convertible window/door panel section. Obvious weak point. Avoid that row in flights.

Though ironically, safety experts often want to sit there, to be closer to the exit if evacuation is required.
Sounds like an engineering or maintenance issue. I am unclear though why they only grounded one airline’s max’s.

It wasn't a real exit though, just a panel that could be converted to a door on some models.

No clue. Probably 🤷‍♀️. I don’t pay attention to what type of plane it is.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just saw that the entire window/door area flew off on an Alaska airlines flight on a 737 max!

I’m watching the passenger videos. I would’ve had a heart attack.

A lot of luck, and the use of seatbelts, saved lives.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just saw that the entire window/door area flew off on an Alaska airlines flight on a 737 max!

It's a convertible window/door panel section. Obvious weak point. Avoid that row in flights.

Though ironically, safety experts often want to sit there, to be closer to the exit if evacuation is required.
Sounds like an engineering or maintenance issue. I am unclear though why they only grounded one airline’s max’s.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just saw that the entire window/door area flew off on an Alaska airlines flight on a 737 max!

I’m watching the passenger videos. I would’ve had a heart attack.

I always choose a window. Or I let my kids sit there if traveling with them.

I truly do not think I could ever fly again if that were my row. Can you IMAGINE if your kid was in that window seat?!

They don’t let kids sit in emergency exit rows, so you need not worry.

Anonymous wrote:I just saw that the entire window/door area flew off on an Alaska airlines flight on a 737 max!

It's a convertible window/door panel section. Obvious weak point. Avoid that row in flights.

Anonymous wrote:Scary ride in Portland! NYT article it was a new Max 8. Wonder which plant (SC or WA) built it.

MAX 9

Anonymous wrote:I never pick the 737 Max, but American Airlines changed its flight times during my last overseas trip in December and I ended up on it. Having flown back-to-back on a regular airline and then the 737 Max, I instantly noticed that the 737 Max was much more cramped — less space between rows, tighter fit overall. I will continue to avoid it, but not sure what to do when airlines change your plane.

Interior space design is adjustable and chosen by the airline, in all jets.

I never pick the 737 Max, but American Airlines changed its flight times during my last overseas trip in December and I ended up on it. Having flown back-to-back on a regular airline and then the 737 Max, I instantly noticed that the 737 Max was much more cramped — less space between rows, tighter fit overall. I will continue to avoid it, but not sure what to do when airlines change your plane.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just saw that the entire window/door area flew off on an Alaska airlines flight on a 737 max!

I’m watching the passenger videos. I would’ve had a heart attack.

I always choose a window. Or I let my kids sit there if traveling with them.

I truly do not think I could ever fly again if that were my row. Can you IMAGINE if your kid was in that window seat?!

Anonymous wrote:I just saw that the entire window/door area flew off on an Alaska airlines flight on a 737 max!

I’m watching the passenger videos. I would’ve had a heart attack.