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Most people don't even know the name of the plane, those who know rarely remember to check for it, and the rest that do will have forgotten in a few months.
by sametmax 7y ago
Most people don't even know the name of the plane, those who know rarely remember to check for it, and the rest that do will have forgotten in a few months.
- Arnt 7y agoSometimes that's how it goes, and sometimes the mud sticks. In six months or two years or whatever, e.g. Emirates has to confirm or cancel a 737max order. How will Emirates forecast the future public perception? Is the Boeing aircraft so much cheaper than Airbus (Emirates has both) that it's worth a risk to Emirates if the mud sticks?
- armitron 7y agoI've decided never to fly Boeing ever again (not just the 737 max). I'm pretty sure I'll remember just fine and stick to my decision. Everyone I have had discussions with about this issue is also not willing to fly 737 max and for some this extends to Boeing as a whole.
- linuxftw 7y agoI will book Airbus whenever possible in the future, and already did so just a week or so ago. I am unlikely to book on a MAX in the future, even if I think they're safe, more as a boycott because Boeing needs to suffer.
- SmellyGeekBoy 7y agoThis seems excessively limiting. The standard 737 has an impeccable safety record and I much prefer it as a passenger to the A320 (the Airbus is noisier IMO). I wouldn't think twice about stepping on board any modern aircraft no matter who the manufacturer, but I have to admit that that attitude doesn't currently extend to the MAX.
- linuxftw 7y agoPersonally, I find Airbus to be more comfortable. I'm doing what I can to make the changes I want to see. I don't reward bad businesses with my money if I can help it.
- NikkiA 7y ago> The standard 737 has an impeccable safety record This is simply not true, Boeing has had safety problems with every generation of 737 Original: thrust reverser problems early in life, engine crack causing fires late in life, Classic: changes to the instrument UI caused problems early in life (eg, the vibration gauges being reversed causing the kegworth disaster), rudder and empenage failures late in life, NG: the wings randomly catching fire caused a grounding that required preventative maintenence policies to be required on the leading slats, early metal fatigue appearing a couple of years ago (on <10 yo aircraft) MAX: see current post.
- kmlx 7y agodue to how airlines have fitted their planes, i will unfortunately be flying 787 dreamliner exclusively after multiple horrible airbus flights. especially the god awful BA A380 and the absolutely horrific Emirates 777.