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This “profits before safety” CEO just called the Boeing 737 MAX 8 “the best 175-seat aircraft”. Imagine that. It’s had two fatal crashes due to a purposely unadvertised (to avoid pilot training expense) criminally (although no one will be prosecuted) flawed system and Gary thinks it’s the best. Coincidentally, Southwest owns more MAX 8 than the other two USA airlines that fly them (United and American) and:   ‘Jon Weaks, president of the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association, said he is worried the company may be too committed to the 737 Max. “Gary (Kelly) is betting the whole future of Southwest Airlines on the Max,” Weaks said.’ ... View more

I have been a long-time loyal Southwest customer. However, I was very disappointed that SW did not ground the 737 Max planes prior to the Federal order. Now, given what we know about the issues with this plane, I would like to know if SW is going to stop using this plane.    ... View more

Boeing is trying to issue a fix for the Max 8 and the FAA is making sure it is well tested. Please call them and tell them you have determined it is already safe and no need for updates. @basslaw2010 wrote: The Max is safe, with regard to the recent incident, that pilot was young with very little experience.   ... View more