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A comment on Ask HN: How do I determine if my airline is using the 737Max so I can cancel?.

Re:Ask HN: How do I determine if my airline is using the 737... by halfnibble on Monday March 11, 2019 @12:41PM (#19360366)
If you're trying to not die, the most important thing is to choose a reputable airline. One that hires and retains experienced pilots with rigorous training programs. (Most major US airlines meet this standard).
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Re:Ask HN: How do I determine if my airline is using the 737... by mtmail on Monday March 11, 2019 @12:47PM (#19360433)
And non-suicidal pilots (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germanwings_Flight_9525)
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Re:Ask HN: How do I determine if my airline is using the 737... by halfnibble on Monday March 11, 2019 @12:55PM (#19360529)
Yep. That's a big one. It also helps to avoid flying over areas with widespread use of surface-to-air missiles.
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Re:Ask HN: How do I determine if my airline is using the 737... by foobarbazetc on Monday March 11, 2019 @02:39PM (#19361564)
Ah, good old exceptionalism. Getting people killed since the beginning of time.
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Re:Ask HN: How do I determine if my airline is using the 737... by halfnibble on Tuesday March 12, 2019 @04:37AM (#19366329)
I won't argue that it's not exceptionalism. In fact, it is exactly that. Per mile flown, no other country compares.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielreed/2016/12/28/in-the-la...

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