TELL US: With the latest reports of aviation mishaps, are you concerned about air travel? Why or why not?

Miami, Florida - April 10, 2014: A United Airlines Airbus A319 with the registration N805UA on approach to Miami Airport (MIA) in Florida. (Markus Mainka, Boarding1Now)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A United Airlines jetliner bound for Japan was forced to land in Los Angeles Thursday after losing a tire while taking off from San Francisco.

That’s the latest incident involving an issue with a commercial flight.

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Back in January, an Alaska Airlines plane suffered a blowout that left a gaping hole in the side of the fuselage. This incident reignited concerns over Boeing 737 aircraft.

Now, with Spring Break just around the corner, we want to know if these recent incidents have influenced your travel plans for the upcoming break.

Tell us: Are you concerned about air travel? Why or why not?

Please share your response in the form below.


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Marcela joined News4JAX in 2023. She grew up in Mexico and eventually moved to California to pursue her dream of becoming a journalist. Now, she is a proud San Diego State University alumna who has many years of experience in TV and digital journalism.

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