The sky may not be clear, but the passengers’ thoughts are surprising.
Most American travelers are unfazed by the recent sky-high flight dramas — especially the gate plug that took off on an Air Alaska flight in January — according to a new survey by the Associated Press.
Despite that and other worrying incidents, 71% of respondents said at the end of January that they felt air travel was either very or somewhat safe, while only 60% said the same for bus travel.
Only 12% felt the flight was unsafe.
All that optimism belied frightening events including two JetBlue flights that went into fender benders while on the ground at Boston Logan International Airport and an American Airlines flight that skidded off the runway in Rochester.
However, when it comes to trusting federal agencies to maintain safety in the skies, only 62% put their trust in government bodies.
Despite recent incidents including Boeing jet doors breaking off, many Americans are confident in the safety of aviation. via REUTERS
As for opinions about pilots, 84% of respondents expressed confidence that sky captains would descend without a problem, along with 81% who said air traffic controllers would guide them safely along the way.
The aircraft manufacturer received a 71% consumer confidence vote, and nearly 67% felt the aircraft was “safe from structural damage.”
That comes as major planemaker Boeing has been in hot water over the Air Alaska incident, as well as a cracked windshield that caused a United flight to make an emergency landing and passengers who recently filmed a Boeing 787 with duct tape on its wing. .
An American Airlines flight recently skidded off the runway in upstate New York. ML Trickey/X Two Jet Blue flights recently collided with each other in Boston. via REUTERS
The data also came after a stark warning from an industry report that the airline business is bound for turbulent times ahead and that disruptions will become the “new normal.”
“In 2022 airlines are struggling with supply and staffing issues, but in 2023, airlines and their partners are simply facing unprecedented demand returns,” said Harry Grewal, director of infrastructure and customer experience for the International Air Transport Association.
“Of course, that’s very welcome, but it brings its own operational challenges.”
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