Originally Posted by 2StgTurbine (Post 3749846)

There is almost no chance of that happening. The amount of time someone occupies that space is so small it doesn't matter. If someone is using the bathroom right as the cabin experiences an explosive decompression, thy could be injured if it happens right before they can open the bathroom door. If they manage to open the bathroom door, that door will take the majority of the impact. And then even if that happens, half the time their back will be facing the door causing their back to take the impact. Only 25% of the time of an already very small window will their face take the brunt of the impact. There are much bigger risks we take. If you are worried about that, why even bother have FAs walking around the cabin?; Everyone should be belted into their seats at all times.

Originally Posted by Carebear (Post 3749525)

Go to your systems handbook for the 737 or A320 under general and look at the door schematic. If the entire door actually opened, there’s nothing in the systems handbook about that happening.

Originally Posted by 6packSteamJedi (Post 3750605)

rumor is all max 9s grounded indefinitely? this true?

Originally Posted by GoodJet (Post 3750634)

Until they are safe:

For the Safety of American Travelers the FAA Will Keep the Boeing 737-9 MAX Grounded Until Extensive Inspection and Maintenance is Conducted and Data from Inspections is Reviewed Federal Aviation Administration

Originally Posted by PNWFlyer (Post 3750691)

until they are safe? Explain then please how this plug is different than the one on the 900?

If the bolts are there, it is safe. Check the bolts, return flight.

Originally Posted by PNWFlyer (Post 3750691)

until they are safe? Explain then please how this plug is different than the one on the 900?

If the bolts are there, it is safe. Check the bolts, return flight.

Originally Posted by PorkyMcFuzz (Post 3750713)

I get the impression there is perhaps a lot more being discovered behind the scenes and the issues found are going a lot deeper than a few bolts. Could be wrong but sure looks that way at the moment. I’d be kinda shocked if they are flying sooner than at least a couple more months at this stage.

Boeing and the airlines are no doubt wanting a quick resolution but I can’t see the feds taking any chances on this one with so much public interest.

Originally Posted by PorkyMcFuzz (Post 3750713)

I get the impression there is perhaps a lot more being discovered behind the scenes and the issues found are going a lot deeper than a few bolts. Could be wrong but sure looks that way at the moment. I’d be kinda shocked if they are flying sooner than at least a couple more months at this stage.

Boeing and the airlines are no doubt wanting a quick resolution but I can’t see the feds taking any chances on this one with so much public interest.