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Air India Provides Eye Masks to Passengers in B777 planes: Here’s why

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Air India, now under the ownership of the Tata Group, has encountered technical complications with its leased Boeing 777-200 aircraft.

Specifically, the economy-class cabin lighting has persistently remained in bright mode. In response, the airline has devised a practical solution by distributing eye masks to passengers flying on these planes.

In a recent circular, Air India disclosed the issue with the cabin lighting system on the leased B777-200 LR aircraft, affecting the economy class cabin. Despite efforts, the lighting remained stuck on bright mode, posing a challenge for the crew to adjust it during flights.

“To overcome the issue of the crew being unable to switch the lights to dim/off and to avoid guest inconvenience, eye masks will be provided to the passengers,” stated the airline in its circular.

Air India, which has leased five B777-200 LR planes from Delta Airlines, has taken proactive measures to ensure passenger comfort and convenience amidst this technical setback. The decision to distribute eye masks reflects the airline’s commitment to addressing customer needs promptly and efficiently.

Recently Air India plans to begin service to Seattle, Los Angeles, and Dallas during the winter schedule of 2024–2025, according to the report from PTI. The plan of deployment entails assigning the Boeing 777 to flights to Los Angeles and Dallas, and using the A350 aircraft for services to Seattle. These flights, which last for more than sixteen hours, highlight Air India’s dedication to providing smooth travel anywhere in the world.

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Airbus Plans Cockpit Toilet to Make Single-Pilot Operations a Reality

In a bold move aimed at cutting costs, Airbus is exploring the possibility of installing a potty-style toilet right behind the Captain’s seat on its A350 long-haul aircraft. According to the reports from paddleyourownkanoo.com

This proposal is part of the ongoing effort to implement Extended Minimum Crew Operations (eMCO), a concept that could revolutionize the aviation industry by reducing the number of pilots required on ultra-long-haul flights.

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Currently, on long flights, two pilots stay in the cockpit while the others rest in a separate compartment. However, under eMCO, one pilot could be alone in the cockpit for up to three hours while the other sleeps. The goal is to reduce crew costs and improve airline efficiency, as fewer pilots would be needed for these flights.

But this proposal has raised concerns from pilot unions, who worry about safety and the challenges of single-pilot operations. To address the issue of bathroom breaks, Airbus suggests installing a radio-equipped toilet in the cockpit, allowing the pilot to use it without leaving their seat.

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If the pilot needs to use the toilet, the second pilot would have to be woken up, terminating the eMCO process temporarily.

If successful, Airbus plans to begin testing this system on its A350 aircraft as soon as 2027, with single-pilot operations possibly being introduced on freighter Airbus A320s within the next five years.