Aviation Expert: Recent Airline Incidents Getting More Attention But Safety Record Remains Strong

Aviation expert Scott Miller says recent airline incidents are getting more attention, but are not actually rising in frequency
Miller says despite United's bad week, the fact that planes landed safely shows the system is working
A February poll found 71% of Americans still believe air travel is safe
Alaska Airlines flight with door plug coming off in January sparked more scrutiny of airline operations
Miller says the US is in the midst of its longest stretch of airline safety spanning about two decades