There are no assurances that the Max8 is safe. Two horrendous tragedies in the span of a few months, both similar, plus a number of complaints of serious malfunction from pilots, documented in a federal database, should be more than enough evidence to hold off flying these planes until the cause can be identified and the problem fixed. I am a longtime frequent flyer on SW, a fan of the company for years, and this situation is making me seriously reconsider my beliefs about SW. Also, I know exactly what my late father (a career Air Force and commercial pilot) would say about this: ground the planes! My daughter is taking multiple flights on SW over the next month and I know I won't sleep easy knowing the airline has chosen to prioritize avoiding the cost of temporarily grounding the planes over the life and safety of their passengers and crews. When the potential outcome of making the wrong decision is so grave, a higher standard should be applied. Ground the Max8!
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