Swindled 117. The Airliner (ValuJet)
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Sep 25, 2024 A budget airline's cost-cutting measures are scrutinized after a tragic crash in the Florida Everglades. Allegiant Air's troubling safety record is highlighted, raising questions about low-cost operational strategies. The rise and fall of ValueJet is examined, revealing a harrowing journey before Flight 592's ill-fated takeoff. Emotional stories of families affected by the crash shed light on the aftermath, including legal battles and the push for regulatory reform in aviation safety.
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Allegiant Air's Safety Issues
- Allegiant Air faced numerous incidents like low fuel warnings, cabin pressure problems, and engine failures.
- Captain Jason Kinzer was fired for evacuating passengers during an emergency, prioritizing safety over company assets.
Allegiant Air's Cost-Cutting Measures
- Allegiant Air, focused on profits, used older planes and outsourced maintenance to cut costs.
- This led to concerns about inadequate maintenance, overworked staff, and discouraged reporting of problems.
Pilots' Concerns and Investigative Findings
- Pilots accused Allegiant Air of prioritizing profits over safety, claiming lives were at risk.
- Investigations revealed Allegiant Air had a significantly higher rate of in-flight failures compared to other airlines.