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Southwest Extends MAX 8 Removal From Schedule Through June 6, 2020

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Southwest announced January 16 that they have removed the Boeing 737 MAX 8 (Southwest had 34 of them) from the flight schedule through June 6, 2020. This is an extension from the previously announced April 13. This is due to the FAA's continued grounding of the MAX 8 aircraft due to safety issues. A date when they will be allowed back in service … [Read more...]

How to Know If You Are Flying New Southwest Planes Like the MAX 8

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Southwest Airlines' entire fleet of planes are Boeing 737s, though some of the fleet is made of the older 737-700s, while the rest are the 737 MAX 8 and 737-800s. The 737 MAX 8 has been involved in two fatal crashes in recent months, so some people are concerned about flying on one. According to FlyersRights.org: "Lion Air crashed in October … [Read more...]