Traveling for Spring Break? Here’s How To See If You’re Flying on a Boeing 737

The end of March is upon us, which means if you haven't been on spring break yet, you surely will be when a large chunk of the country goes on break during the first week of April. A lot of people will be flying for vacation, but planes have been in the news quite a bit lately. Well, one plane company specifically.

Boeing has been in the news for all the wrong reasons after their planes were plagued with technical and mechanical difficulties, including a door that flew off mid-flight, a tire that fell off the landing gear, or the Boeing whistleblower who was found dead after revealing key information about unsafe manufacturing practices. Now, they're also being investigated further for wiring issues. Boeing's planes have been grounded before, and now there is serious talk of it happening again.

Whether it be for peace of mind or you want to get off a Boeing plane for your flight, here is how you can go about checking what plane you'll be flying on.

How To Check

There are a couple of different ways to check this information but here are two solid ways to do it:

Directly Through The Airline

The best way to view which plane you'll be flying on is to go directly to your airline's website. Using United Airlines as an example, when you're looking to book a flight, you can filter out specific aircraft. Otherwise, the flight number and what plane you'll be on are displayed either in the "Details" tab or directly under the flight info itself.

If you've already booked your flight, checking the flight status with your booking number will also display the plane. If you are on a plane you don't want to be on, you can reach out to your airline to try changing flights.

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Google Flights

The other way you could check your flight is by using Google Flights, where if you know which flight you're on or looking for, the plane and flight # are always displayed in the detailed view.

While the FAA claims that air travel is overall a safe way to travel, they are cracking down on Boeing after all the issues their planes have been having. If you're worried about the flights you're on, this is the best way to avoid these types of planes.