How safe is Taca? Iberia?
Mar 31st, 2004, 09:50 AM
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Probably better to post on the Airlines board, or possibly the Europe board.
Airline safety has more to do with the maintenance of the equipment (and the ability of the pilots) than its age. Northwest has a great safety record, but a large portion of its fleet is made up of DC-9s; these haven't been made since 1980. They're old planes, but immaculately maintained.
If you want to get a quick glimpse of the accident record of an airline, you can look at the Aviation Safety Network website:
http://aviation-safety.net/index.shtml
Airline safety has more to do with the maintenance of the equipment (and the ability of the pilots) than its age. Northwest has a great safety record, but a large portion of its fleet is made up of DC-9s; these haven't been made since 1980. They're old planes, but immaculately maintained.
If you want to get a quick glimpse of the accident record of an airline, you can look at the Aviation Safety Network website:
http://aviation-safety.net/index.shtml
Apr 1st, 2004, 06:27 AM
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Hi!
I have flown TACA approx. 4 or 5 times to Guatemala and have never had any major incidents with them. One time they were late - that was the only problem. The terminal in JFK in NYC ius like a zoo and we had to get there very early, but once we got on the plane everything was fine. With today's flying restrictions we have become used to this. The first time I flew TACA I had the same doubts as you, but I was very happily surprised. By the way, the planes were relatively new and well-maintained.
Judy
I have flown TACA approx. 4 or 5 times to Guatemala and have never had any major incidents with them. One time they were late - that was the only problem. The terminal in JFK in NYC ius like a zoo and we had to get there very early, but once we got on the plane everything was fine. With today's flying restrictions we have become used to this. The first time I flew TACA I had the same doubts as you, but I was very happily surprised. By the way, the planes were relatively new and well-maintained.
Judy
Apr 1st, 2004, 05:33 PM
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Try: www.airsafe.com. Lots of good info.
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