is it safe to fly for Southwest?
03-12-2008, 10:54 AM
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is it safe to fly for Southwest?
southwest has always had a reputation for taking shortcuts and cutting corners. it looks like they now got caught by the FAA. my question is should i take an interview with them? are their airplanes safe to fly? i know everyone who posts likes working for them but that is not my question so please don't flame the topic. just-are they safe enuf and do they hide their inadequate maintenance?
03-12-2008, 11:11 AM
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I am sure they are safe "enuf"
03-12-2008, 11:16 AM
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I am so terrified by the news that I will be on a flight with them tomorrow from MCI to LAX. Because of these new allegations, I suspect the pilots may have their hands full with the airplane breaking and stuff. Maybe I should inform them that I am a Private Pilot with lots of Aeronca time on my way into the airplane...just in case they need my help or something?
03-12-2008, 11:17 AM
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Yeah, I wouldn't hesitate to fly on them.
03-12-2008, 11:21 AM
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My only fear is that with them grounding 41 planes if my flight is still on for tomorrow!?
03-12-2008, 11:21 AM
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Kona, I wouldn't recommend interviewing with SWA.
03-12-2008, 11:26 AM
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I am so terrified by the news that I will be on a flight with them tomorrow from MCI to LAX. Because of these new allegations, I suspect the pilots may have their hands full with the airplane breaking and stuff. Maybe I should inform them that I am a Private Pilot with lots of Aeronca time on my way into the airplane...just in case they need my help or something?
03-12-2008, 11:37 AM
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Lets not forget SWA blew the whistle on themselves initally and reported that they didn't complete the inspections in due time and their FAA POI gave them the extention. Inadequate maint? They actually had an entire maint team devoted skin cracks and inspections prior to the bad PR. I guess having a proactive maint dept and good realtions with the FAA is cutting corners and taking shortcuts.
03-12-2008, 12:24 PM
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Ha. What an awesome response to this post. Please do inform the crew. How are your skills when the wing off light comes on? I just love it when the media gets a hold of something that was closed over a year ago. Now people act like the plane is literally going to fall apart in midair. In fact I think the airline cuts so many corners that they didnt even use steel. I'm pretty sure the 737 is made of balsa wood. In fact konadog don't apply we can't waste the money looking at your application.
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