"Two brand new Boeing 737 Max 8 airplanes crashed in 5 months. Southwest Airlines and American Airlines have been swamped with calls since the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX 8 on Sunday shortly after takeoff, which killed all 157 passengers and crew. That is not the case at American Airlines, which charges a fee for any change or cancellation, a spokesman said. The Airline Personnel Union (APFA), which represents American Airlines employees, has told its members not to board a 737 MAX 8 if they do not feel safe. Boeing chief Dennis Muilenburg lamented the latest tragedy but had no doubts about the safety of the plane.

Source: Daily Nation March 13, 2019 05:26 UTC