Author: Dawn Gilbertson / Source: USA TODAY
A Boeing 737 Max 8 crashed in Ethiopia killing everyone on board. The crash of the Ethiopian Airlines plane marks the second deadliest accident involving a Boeing 737 in the past five months. So is there a problem with this particular model? USA TODAY
When it comes to booking a flight, airline passengers generally focus on fares, flight times and, maybe, in-flight entertainment.
Normally travelers wouldn’t know the type of plane they’re flying without pulling the safety information card from the seat back in front of them. But in the wake of two deadly crashes involving the new Boeing 737 Max 8, they’ve suddenly taken a keen interest in aircraft types.
Skittish travelers worried about the safety of the 737 Max have been bombarding Southwest, American, United and other airlines with questions and concerns about the plane since the Ethiopian Airlines crash that killed 157 on Sunday.
There’s a lot of confusion and misinformation about the plane and the crash aftermath, so here are five things travelers need to know:
1. No, a Boeing 737 Max 8 is not the same thing as a Boeing 737-800. The Max 8 is more fuel efficient,…
The post Boeing 737 Max: Debunking traveler myths about the plane at the heart of two air disasters appeared first on FeedBox.