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I'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 discus

I'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 8y ago
I 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 8y ago
  This 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 8y ago
    Personally, 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 8y 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 8y ago
due 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.

linuxftw 8y ago

I 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 8y ago
This 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 8y ago
  Personally, 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 8y 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 8y ago

due 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.