By Aiswarya Sriram
Bengaluru, March 12, 2019
On March 10, 157 people died when the Boeing 737 Max8 plane crashed en route to Nairobi, Kenya, from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Many people have taken to Twitter stating that they don’t want to fly in the Boeing 737 Max8.
https://twitter.com/sim_gumede/status/1105167770927419392
@British_Airways Hi, I would like to know if this aircraft is the same model as the one crashed? I would like to know if the same aircraft is going to be used for my trip to Durban tomorrow? I’m just concerned and worried. @kulula @comair #EthiopianAirlineCrash #BOEING737MAX8
https://twitter.com/patricia_oshea/status/1104762098297569281
Does #SouthwestAirlines publish the planes flying certain routes/flights? I have a flight in May and I need to know because they have the #BOEING737MAX8 in their fleet and there is no way I am getting on one. Consumers need to refuse to get on this plane so crashes stop.
https://twitter.com/Brooklyn001/status/1104946897557643265
Should I be nervous I’ll be on a Max8, haha #AmericanAirlines #BOEING737MAX8
https://twitter.com/sim_gumede/status/1105167770927419392
@British_Airways Hi, I would like to know if this aircraft is the same model as the one crashed. I would like to know if the same aircraft is going to be used for my trip to Durban tomorrow. I’m just concerned and worried. @kulula @comair #EthiopianAirlineCrash #BOEING737MAX8
The Boeing Company has put out a message on its website.
“Boeing is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the passengers and crew on Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, a 737 MAX 8 aeroplane. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the families and loved ones of the passengers and crew on board and stand ready to support the Ethiopian Airlines team. A Boeing technical team will be travelling to the crash site to provide technical assistance under the direction of the Ethiopia Accident Investigation Bureau and U.S. National Transportation Safety Board.”
