DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- The Association of Professional Flight Attendants urges American Airlines to Ground 737 Max 8 planes pending the investigation into this weekends crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302.
APFA National President Lori Bassani said in a statement “Our flight attendants are very concerned with the recent Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash, which has raised safety concerns with the 737 Max 8,” Bassani said.
Bassani said many respected global carriers are grounding the planes and they are calling on American Airlines CEO Doug Parker to do the same.
Read Full Statement Below:
“Our Flight Attendants are very concerned with the recent Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 crash, which has raised safety concerns with the 737 MAX 8. Many respected global carriers are grounding the planes. We are calling on our CEO Doug Parker to strongly consider grounding these planes until a thorough investigation can be performed. While we cannot draw premature conclusions, it is critical to work with manufacturers, regulators and airlines to take steps to address our important safety concerns. The safety of our crews and passengers is paramount. Our flight attendants will not be forced to fly if they feel unsafe. Our condolences go out to the family and loved ones of crew and passengers who perished aboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Nairobi, Kenya.”
