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Connecting through DFW and aircraft safety.?
2 part question.
First: I have to fly home in December and will be changing flights in Dallas with American Airlines. Is 1.5 hours enough time, or should I play it safe and take an earlier flight which would allow me over 2 hours between flights? I don't want to miss my connection.
Second: I have to fly on an S80 (Old MD-88, DC9). I am nervous about flying on such an aging aircraft. I have been a fearful flyer for a long time, and not sure if I will feel comfortable on such an aircraft for over 2 hours. Plus on my way back, from Dallas to Lubbock, I will be on a ATR-72 turboprop. My dad says those are far more reliable than the jets. Is this true or are these 2 aircrafts not safe to fly on? Should I go with maybe Continentl or Southwest since they use more Boeing aircrafts and have easier airports to connect in?
The MD-80/90 series aircraft is extremely safe. The hull loss rate (an accident in which the aircraft cannot be repaired) is only 0.48 per one million departures. That's comparable to several other commonly flown commercial aircraft, including some of Southwest and Continental's older aircraft. (Continental still flies some 737-300s and Southwest has 737-300s and -500s. Those aren't exactly brand new planes either.)
Even if the accident rate for the ATR is lower, you're talking about a statistically insignificant difference. A rate of 0.48 per one million departures is an extremely low number.
The only danger in flying in an MD-80 is going deaf if you sit by the engines. Avoid sitting in the rear if possible.
1.5 hours should be more than enough time to connect except in extreme circumstances, such as very bad weather.
