Originally Posted by
uncle wiggily
I advised my overseas and domestic friends/colleagues/employees to change their reservations if they are scheduled to fly on 737 MAX. Will airlines charge for a change under the current circumstances?
It would be at airline's discretion. They are under no obligation to do a free change. That said, it could be worth a try.
Even if there is a change fee (or, even if there is no change fee but folks are not worried about safety), if their arrival timeliness is important and the flight is in the next 4-6 weeks, it may be prudent to pay it. There is a non-zero probability that the FAA (or Boeing) will ground the MAX 8 fleet. This could cause some cancellations and may result in limited rebooking options once it occurs.