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[–] j4k3@piefed.world 7 points 23 hours ago (2 children)
[–] PhilipTheBucket@piefed.social 8 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

Flying in a Boeing aircraft is probably still safer than driving. But yes, flying in an Airbus and avoiding big dense airspace like NYC / DC is probably significantly safer. I've started deliberately trying to do both as of now.

[–] jason_is_back@tucson.social 5 points 19 hours ago

Flying in a Boeing aircraft is probably still safer than driving.

Of course it is. Less likely to be hit by aircraft parts.