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Old Jun 3, 2019, 10:10 am
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Jagger3939
 
Join Date: Mar 2018
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Originally Posted by Stgermainparis
Does anyone have any news on Allegiant's safety record since they retired the old MD-80s in Dec 2018? They do have some very convenient non-stops that I've avoided but would like to take advantage of.

https://www.smartertravel.com/allegi...fety-concerns/
Their record is on-par with any other Mainline and ULCC's. Their MD-88 issues received bad press, amplified by the 60 Minutes spot -- but was blown out of proportion. Delta has had just as many emergencies with their MD-88 equipment, but they never made the news. Allegiants bad press stemmed from disgruntled employees and failed union negotiations, that had an axe to grind. Single sided media, not looking at things in totality.

Allegiant is safe.
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