§  Aircraft age is no safety indicator, experts say
Although newer planes may have more onboard amenities and could have reduced delay time when planes undergo maintenance, passengers should not worry about the safety of older planes, experts say. "Aircraft are incredibly safe vehicles. The aircraft safety rates make getting in a car an act of suicide by comparison," said Richard Aboulafia, an aviation analyst with the Teal Group. MSNBC/Today (4/7)