Ask HN: Would you fly on a Boeing 737 MAX?
My fear remains the same as it's always been, and I'm quite frustrated with myself for that. Perhaps I just need to get out there and take the supposed risk myself.
As an aside, the cumulative orders and deliveries (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Boeing_737_MAX_orders_and_deliveries) combined with the number of daily flights by this aircraft (apparently 5,000+?) are at least a little comforting.
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Original discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39118342
Flying is one of my greatest fears, to the point where I require medication before each flight to avoid panic.
Despite doing my best to book flights which I am most comfortable with, I often worry about last-minute changes to my itinerary which somehow require me to board a Boeing 737 MAX to reach my destination. I feel like if this were to happen, however unlikely, I would not be able to continue my journey. I'd cancel the flight (or simply refuse to board).
Perhaps I'm behaving irrationally due to fear, but with all the news surrounding Boeing's quality control and this particular line of aircraft, I'm curious how others would feel flying in a 737 MAX? Would you be comfortable with it, or do you avoid it at all costs?