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Air India Introduces Special Seating Options for Solo Female Travelers

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The national airline of India, Air India, has made a big effort to improve the flying experience for mothers and women traveling alone. These customers can now select a different seat on their journey as a result of a new policy that the airline recently revealed. This action is a part of the airline’s ongoing efforts to guarantee the safety and comfort of female passengers during flights.

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The decision by Air India is in response to feedback from female customers who have complained about feeling uncomfortable in middle seats. As part of its dedication to its “gender-sensitive seat assignment practice,” the airline has launched this project. If male customers are occupying both the aisle and window seats, the airline has asked its relevant departments to make sure that middle seats are not assigned to solo female travelers.

Many people have supported this decision, however, some employees have expressed reservations. Every flight contains at least 10% female travelers traveling alone, according to an airline staffer.

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An alternative strategy was offered by aviation expert Mohan Ranganathan, who said that the airline should instruct their responsible department to manage the matter at the booking level itself rather than issuing such a directive, which is almost certain to cause confusion. “If the airline has made a decision in the name of being gender-sensitive,” he continued, “then the airline should not cause confusion and chaos by introducing such a directive and allot aisle seats to solo female passengers while they book their air tickets.”

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Sanctions & Engine Issues Ground Half of Russia’s A320neo fleet

Russia’s aviation sector, already strained by Western sanctions, faces another setback as nearly half of its Airbus A320neo family aircraft are grounded due to unresolved engine issues.

This development highlights the growing challenges for russia commercial aircraft in maintaining their fleets under the weight of global restrictions and limited access to spare parts.

Out of the 66 Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets in Russia, 34 are now out of service, according to the Kommersant business newspaper. These planes are powered by engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation.

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The engines are affected by a previously identified defect in the metal used for certain parts, prompting accelerated inspections and maintenance.

Sanctions have compounded the issue, blocking the supply of essential components from major manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. Without proper maintenance, experts warn that these aircraft may face decommissioning as early as 2026.

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Airlines like S7, which operates a significant portion of these grounded jets, plan to conserve the engines for future use during peak travel seasons. However, reports suggest that over 20 of S7’s Airbus planes have engines that have already reached the end of their operational lifespan. Recently, russia seeks assistance from kazakhstan’s airlines to bolster its domestic flights.

While some A320neo and A321neo planes in Russia are equipped with French-made LEAP engines, which are seen as less problematic, the challenges remain daunting.

The situation underscores the long-term impact of sanctions on Russia’s aviation sector and the increasing difficulties in keeping its modern fleets operational.