3.12.19 – APFA Press Release – Association of Professional Flight Attendants Urge American Airlines to Ground 737

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

 

Association of Professional Flight Attendants Urge American Airlines to Ground 737 Max 8 Pending Investigation

 

Dallas, TX (March 12, 2019) — The Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) National President Lori Bassani issued the following updated statement on Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash and the 737 MAX 8:

“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.”

Contact: APFA Communications 817.540.0108, ext 8308