No more 737 MAX waivers beginning April 7?
Apr 1, 2021, 6:16 pm
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Apr 1, 2021, 7:27 pm
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Apr 1, 2021, 7:40 pm
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https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/33144275-post388.html
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/33144546-post391.html
I'm OK with this trade.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/33144546-post391.html
I'm OK with this trade.
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Apr 1, 2021, 10:12 pm
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Yeah, but having to use the no change fee waiver means pax are on the hook for any fare difference. I thought the MAX waiver didnt incur a fare difference. Didnt Kirby (or some other executive) say at the time they announced it that it would stay on for the foreseeable future (though at the time, guess COVID wasnt foreseeable, so...)
Apr 2, 2021, 11:50 am
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I'd be interested. I'd rather fly on the MAX than an NG or older model as long as the maintainence and pilots met US standards. If maintenance and pilots don't meet US standards, I'd rather fly another airline regardless of airframe.
Apr 3, 2021, 5:12 pm
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Am I missing something here? The United website still indicates I can change to a non-MAX aircraft or get a refund. If I am going to the trouble of booking non-MAX flights and United switches me to a MAX flight I do think a change to a non-MAX flight or refund is totally in order. I know my days with United are numbered as they put more MAX aircraft in the fleet. Delta is very convenient for many of my flights so not a huge loss for me (or United) if I change carrier.
For the first time in decades I have no flights booked and starting to look at flights for July and the rest of the year and was feeling very reassured that if United switched my flight to a MAX it would not be an issue but this thread makes me think otherwise. Delta flies where I want to travel...perhaps late 2021 will be the year of the switch.
For the first time in decades I have no flights booked and starting to look at flights for July and the rest of the year and was feeling very reassured that if United switched my flight to a MAX it would not be an issue but this thread makes me think otherwise. Delta flies where I want to travel...perhaps late 2021 will be the year of the switch.
Apr 3, 2021, 5:22 pm
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I have flights on 7M9 before and after April 7. It looks like there are no differences if I had wanted to make changes with both flights.
Apr 3, 2021, 9:18 pm
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Am I missing something here? The United website still indicates I can change to a non-MAX aircraft or get a refund. If I am going to the trouble of booking non-MAX flights and United switches me to a MAX flight I do think a change to a non-MAX flight or refund is totally in order. I know my days with United are numbered as they put more MAX aircraft in the fleet. Delta is very convenient for many of my flights so not a huge loss for me (or United) if I change carrier.
For the first time in decades I have no flights booked and starting to look at flights for July and the rest of the year and was feeling very reassured that if United switched my flight to a MAX it would not be an issue but this thread makes me think otherwise. Delta flies where I want to travel...perhaps late 2021 will be the year of the switch.
For the first time in decades I have no flights booked and starting to look at flights for July and the rest of the year and was feeling very reassured that if United switched my flight to a MAX it would not be an issue but this thread makes me think otherwise. Delta flies where I want to travel...perhaps late 2021 will be the year of the switch.
-RM
Apr 7, 2021, 10:41 pm
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This is still posted at UA.com All about the Boeing 737 MAX: Safety, status and more (united.com) :
You should feel completely confident that we have taken all the necessary steps to confirm that our 737 MAX aircraft are as safe as any of our aircraft flying today. Safety has been and always will be our top priority, and it’s something we will never compromise for any reason.
What if I don’t want to fly on a MAX?
If you do not wish to fly on a MAX aircraft, you have the flexibility to change your flight with no change fee for most Economy and premium cabin tickets for flights within the U.S.; flights between the U.S. and Mexico or the Caribbean; or international flights originating in the U.S. Change fees are also waived for Basic Economy tickets issued by April 30 and all other standard tickets issued by May 31.You should feel completely confident that we have taken all the necessary steps to confirm that our 737 MAX aircraft are as safe as any of our aircraft flying today. Safety has been and always will be our top priority, and it’s something we will never compromise for any reason.
Apr 7, 2021, 10:46 pm
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This is still posted at UA.com All about the Boeing 737 MAX: Safety, status and more (united.com) :
You should feel completely confident that we have taken all the necessary steps to confirm that our 737 MAX aircraft are as safe as any of our aircraft flying today. Safety has been and always will be our top priority, and it’s something we will never compromise for any reason.
What if I don’t want to fly on a MAX?
If you do not wish to fly on a MAX aircraft, you have the flexibility to change your flight with no change fee for most Economy and premium cabin tickets for flights within the U.S.; flights between the U.S. and Mexico or the Caribbean; or international flights originating in the U.S. Change fees are also waived for Basic Economy tickets issued by April 30 and all other standard tickets issued by May 31.You should feel completely confident that we have taken all the necessary steps to confirm that our 737 MAX aircraft are as safe as any of our aircraft flying today. Safety has been and always will be our top priority, and it’s something we will never compromise for any reason.
So it does appear the MAX is gone and you will need to use the standard no change provisions if you want to change flights.
Old MAX Waiver, now gone from the MAX page
We will waive any applicable change fees or difference in fare if your rebooked flight:
- Has the same origin and destination as your original flight
- Is in your originally ticketed cabin (any booking code)
- Is rescheduled for the same day or one day earlier or later than your original travel date
- Is a United or United Express flight only
Apr 8, 2021, 10:39 am
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That is the standard no change fee waiver terms. The previous MAX waiver also included a fare difference waiver -- that is no longer on the MAX page. Also the prior waiver had no date limitations.
So it does appear the MAX is gone and you will need to use the standard no change provisions if you want to change flights.
So it does appear the MAX is gone and you will need to use the standard no change provisions if you want to change flights.
Apr 9, 2021, 12:13 am
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What makes the MAX over other 737s more preferable to you, given maintenance & pilot US standards being equal?