The average age of a commercial jetliner is around 14 years old. While some airlines have a slightly older average, all of the major airlines claim their planes are safe and should continue to be so for 25-30 years.

Many passengers step into a plane and immediatly realize there are worn seats, broken tables, and even entertainment systems that don’t seem to work. Therefore, the thought of saftey comes to mind.

Passengers can rest assured knowing that safety is taken very seriously and while the interiors may be worn and old, the planes engines and mechanical parts could be close to new. Upgrades take place very often and planes are mechanically maintained very well.

But for now, the reality for many U.S. air travelers is that most of their journeys take place on planes that have been in service for a decade or more and show it, though in ways that have no impact on their safety — like worn interiors, broken creature comforts and less than spotless conditions.

Source: CNN