The range of the Boeing 737 8 Max was a big selling point with airlines as the airline could fly further than the 737-800, opening up new routes.

Thanks to its new engines and increased fuel efficiency, the Max 8 could fly up to 3,550 nautical miles, according to Boeing, while the 737-800 topped out at around 3,000 nautical miles.

While the 737-800 may have been able to get from New York to the outermost destinations in Europe, the Max 8 promised a range that would have allowed it to fly from New York to Europe consistently, even with a full load of passengers.