Okay. I'm not flying anymore. That's it. (deaths, how much, insurance)

[texdav]

Those ariplanes are goping to get alot older and the airlines can't afford more.The fleet is just getting to old;plain and simple.

[afoigrokerkok]

Originally Posted by bluebeard

If you're worried for your safety so much, then you should stop driving too. It's far more dangerous than flying.

It's about the lack of control you have when flying.

[arctichomesteader]

Originally Posted by bluebeard

If you're worried for your safety so much, then you should stop driving too. It's far more dangerous than flying.

But there's a greater chance of surviving an accident on the ground versus thousands of feet in the air...not to mention, having more control (can stop anytime, etc.).

[Lakewooder]

Originally Posted by JetJockey

Fly private.
We actually adhere to inspection schedules and have legal, trained US citizens do our work.

Airlines Are Hiring Mechanics Who Can’t Speak English Or Even Read The Maintenance Manuals « 84RULES

[Rhenzanite]

Originally Posted by Lakewooder

Airlines Are Hiring Mechanics Who Can’t Speak English Or Even Read The Maintenance Manuals « 84RULES

That's the exact article I was thinking of when I posted. Smaller repair stations and FBOs are much safer than larger commercial airlines. Every single one of the mechanics I work with are A&P certified, and if we have to send any of our aircraft out for service we do a rigorous audit before letting them touch our planes. Most private FBO's and private repair stations are similar. I don't trust large airlines.

[Greatday]

Originally Posted by texdav

Those ariplanes are goping to get alot older and the airlines can't afford more.The fleet is just getting to old;plain and simple.

Southwest's fleet of 737's is around 10 years old on average. That's pretty "young" for an airline.

[LML]

Originally Posted by JetJockey

That's the exact article I was thinking of when I posted. Smaller repair stations and FBOs are much safer than larger commercial airlines. Every single one of the mechanics I work with are A&P certified, and if we have to send any of our aircraft out for service we do a rigorous audit before letting them touch our planes. Most private FBO's and private repair stations are similar. I don't trust large airlines.

I wish I were rich enough to hire a private plane. You'd have the job.

[AnUnidentifiedMale]

Originally Posted by JetJockey

Fly private.
We actually adhere to inspection schedules and have legal, trained US citizens do our work.

What's the best way to find a private jet service for those who aren't wealthy?

[North Beach Person]

Could have been worse.

[tablemtn]

Private and charter flights range in quality from very good to extremely poor. Note that there are far more small craft and charter flight crashes than full-size commercial airliner crashes, both worldwide and in the US.