Boeing 737 Max 9 planes to fly again: How can you tell the type of aircraft you are booked on?

After a series of accidents, over the course of years, involving a 737 Max, Boeing is under fire and is being accused of putting profits over safety.

After a piece of an Alaskan Airlines flight fell off mid-flight in early January, the company has attempted to quell travelers who may be flying on a 737 Max. “Our long-term focus is on improving our quality to regain the confidence of our customers, our regulator, and the flying public.” said the company’s Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Stan Deal. The CEO also added that he was aware that his company had let down the public.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FFA) has told Boeing that until quality control has improved, the company is barred from producing any 737 MAX aircraft.

Which airlines do not fly 737 MAXs?

These events have made many travelers weary of booking a flight on a 737 MAX. The easiest way to avoid flying on one of these aircraft is to book with an airline that does not have any MAXs in their fleet. While Allegiant and Delta have placed orders to add 737s to their fleets, they do not operate with any. Other options include:

How to tell if you are booking a flight on a 737 Max

If you are using a site like Google Flights to book your tickets, you will be able to spot the aircraft as part of the information provided on the flight. Directly under the times for the flight, you will see the name of the airline, the passenger class of the ticker you are purchasing, the aircraft, and the flight number.

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If you want to avoid booking a flight on a 737 MAX aircraft, you can filter for airlines that do not have this type of aircraft in their fleet. This is another way to ensure your safety. In case you have already booked your ticket, you can go to Flight Aware and enter your flight number to get detailed information about your flight, including the type of aircraft being used.