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Re: What would you do?
[Re: SURICK]
#198929
07/01/2019 09:57 AM
07/01/2019 09:57 AM
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They are certainly not cleared to fly YET. Why don't you look to see what other connections are available to you and what planes they are scheduled for, and if there is another connection that will work for you, call them and suggest that alternative routing. If they say they are going to charge you for it, I wouldn't pay. But if they will do it for free, go ahead and do it. If there's nothing else that would work for you as of now, I would sit tight and check it again in a couple of weeks.
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Re: What would you do?
[Re: SURICK]
#198931
07/01/2019 10:17 AM
07/01/2019 10:17 AM
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Today we received an update from AA with a flight change for October 29th indicating the obvious time changes, however upon closer inspection we noticed that our plane from Miami to SXM will be a Boeing 737-800 Max 8. I was under the impression that there was no clearance by the FAA of these planes until things were cleared up. Apparently that is not the case. So my question to you TTOL's is "How many of you would accept this change?" Are you sure it is a MAX 8 or just the regular 737-800 series? Two different planes and a discussion just a few days about this and the designation of the planes. Previous Discussion
J.D.
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Re: What would you do?
[Re: jenniboston]
#198948
07/01/2019 01:48 PM
07/01/2019 01:48 PM
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Agreed. I doubt the Max 8 will be back in the air even by October, and when it *is* it will have been completely vetted by the pilots.
So I wouldn't worry at this point. I wouldn't worry either but I would definitely try and change it. Worrying and doing nothing is useless but being pro-active as mentioned is the way to go. You could get bumped at the last minute to a not so nice flight since the configs are different for the MAX....and if they don't change without cost keep a record of your request just in case the inevitable happens Maybe it will hold some weight I am SOOOO torn between using a bunch of AA miles for a January flight or paying JB's much higher but more reliable prices. Got a messed up return with my last SXM try with AA.....
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Re: What would you do?
[Re: SURICK]
#198950
07/01/2019 02:03 PM
07/01/2019 02:03 PM
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Posts: 4,322 Vancouver, WA
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I would stay booked and if anything make sure that you are not in economy and instead are in the main cabin or business. I would not fear flying in one of the jets, but if the type of jet is changed priority would be to those with higher class tickets. I personally don't consider booking the economy lowest fares on any carrier.
I prefer the Isle seat
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Re: What would you do?
[Re: SURICK]
#198967
07/01/2019 05:16 PM
07/01/2019 05:16 PM
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boucharda
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I have been on that flight probably 20 times over the past 24 years The problem is not the route but the aircraft booked Are you sure it's a Max 8? The 737-800 is a different plane entirely. That would be the definite question. There are definitely MAX8 flights booked MIA/SXM/MIA in September and there are also other flights the same day on different aircraft. The OP said MAX8 was indicated so that's the issue
Last edited by boucharda; 07/01/2019 05:17 PM.
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Re: What would you do?
[Re: SURICK]
#198987
07/01/2019 09:40 PM
07/01/2019 09:40 PM
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Posts: 13,147 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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I read in a news article that American is scheduling the 737 Max 8 for September. I very much doubt if they will be cleared to fly by then. They will reschedule on another aircraft if that is the case. Just curious why you have booked your flight with American in the first place.
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