Originally Posted by
ethernal
Yes, I don't get all this nonsense about the MAX. In 3-4 years, it will all be forgotten. I would prefer that Delta does not order any MAX if only because of the seat width issue, but Delta wouldn't be put off by the MCAS issue. That said, I don't see Boeing needing the airframes given their massive backlog of A321 orders (although with MD-88, MD-90, and A320 retirements
Nonsense about the MAX?? Two planes went down and then it comes out that Boeing has been cutting corners, the FAA is asleep at the wheel, and pilots don't know what's on their plane?
Yeah -- don't think this one is going to blow over -- and I think DL pilots may "care about the MCAS issue" that brought down two planes.
Worst of all MAX has some seriously bad brand equity at the moment -- to the point where UA and WN have publicly stated they'll let passengers switch away from 737 MAX flights at no charge.
I doubt DL would touch them if Boeing gave them away for free (I'm frankly shocked IAG bought them, Boeing must have really given them away for pennies) -- the negative brand impact is too high