Originally Posted by
Matt48
I would happily fly on one, so long as it wasn't a third world airline, which I avoid anyway.
All I can say is you're missing out on a lot. Ethiopian airlines have carried me to some quite incredible places, that if you won't fly on a 'third world airline' you will never be able to enjoy. As mentioned their safety is extremely good and they are generally considered a well run airline with no reason to fear anymore than 'first world' airlines. Apologies if you weren't originally including Ethiopian in that statement.
The performance of their pilots in ditching the 767 in the ocean while fighting off highjackers also deserves Sully like praise that it never gets because not USA. Most would have survived too if we'd known then to tell people not to inflate their life jackets before leaving the aircraft. I would have absolutely no problem getting on one of their planes. But a MAX with any airline, yes I would have a problem.