03-13-2019
01:47 PM
03-13-2019
01:47 PM
President Trump, speaking Wednesday afternoon at the White House, announced that the US would be issuing an "emergency order to ground all 737 Max 8 and the 737 Max 9, and planes associated with that line." He added that both the FAA and Boeing were "in agreement with the action," and any planes currently in the air would continue to their destination where they will be grounded. "Pilots have been notified, airlines have been all notified. Airlines are agreeing with this. The safety of the American people and all people is our paramount concern," the President said. .........Yup. No need to say I told you so. I will always be dissapointed in Southwest for their lack to handle this on their own, but grateful to the governement for finally doing the right thing.
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Southwest could follow suit and ground these planes until the issue is both investigated and resolved. Otherwise do you want to fly on this plane knowing there is a 50/50 chance something is wrong with it?? Or if not 50/50 odds how about 70/30? What odds "not in favor of your safety" is acceptable to you? I realize nothing in life is 100% guaranteed, but in light of what is going on, Southwest's failure to take these aircraft out of service until they can be checked and/or fixed, is a complete disregard for the safety of people who fly with them. It is absolutely deplorable. People need to fly, they have to trust that these airlines are doing everything they can to take care of them and their safety. These are peoples lives. It is not right.
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Very disappointed and concerned with you Southwest Airlines. I have been flying with you for over 15 years. And for you to disregard a real issue with the 737 Max planes in your fleet, a decision driven by I am sure the cost and financial burden that you would endure to make adjustmensts is unfathomable. People are dying. And God forbid there is another incident on your watch with one of these planes because you did not have the human decency to do the right thing, your airlines image, and whatever else you hold dear is going to be forever runined. Whoever is reading these posts at Southwest, please take a minute and think how would you feel about putting your own family members on an airline who would rather watch their profits than keep your family safe. This is the message you are sending out into the world, and trust me, People Are Paying Attention. I have personally talked to many freinds and family who are right now trying to cancel flights with you and find other airlines to fly on. Your lack of action to save money now, is going to be a downfall in the future when people do not feel confident flying with you. Remember ValuJet?? People Do Not Forget Negligence. Do the right thing.
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