Scubaman, you are correct! Spot on! The MAX configuration is causing a tremendous amount of US turmoil within connecting flights, due to the fact they were taken out of service. When the MAX came on line, most of the larger carriers retired the same amount ( respectively to there existing fleet ), thus causing headaches and pain for travelers, which bings in the other situation! The big, back and fourth run around, and hours on the phone with no answer, and NO accountability!