Airlines

An overweight passenger stuck in British Airways first-class seat hoisted out after a 3-hour ordeal

An overweight passenger unexpectedly became stuck in his first-class seat upon arriving on a British Airways aircraft from Nigeria to London on Sunday morning. After a six-and-a-half-hour journey, hundreds of passengers disembarked, leaving the “mortified” man stranded in his seat.

The man had enjoyed the luxury of the suite the whole flight, savouring the food, wine, and general level of comfort. He had an inappropriate realization, though, when the jet landed at Heathrow at 5 am: he couldn’t get out of his seat. The flight crew immediately acted to help him and make sure he didn’t panic.

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A note was distributed regarding the situation, according to reporting from The Sun. “Seat 1A is occupied by a volumetric passenger. The idea is to open the suite door and expel him from the seat using a hoist. Three hours after being trapped in his seat, he was released.

Given that first-class seats are known for being large, a British Airways insider called the scenario “astonishing.” Although the situation may have seemed funny at first, sources state that passengers sympathized with the man’s “abject humiliation” throughout the ordeal.

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It’s an extremely contentious subject when it comes to larger passengers on aeroplanes. There were similar occurrences. After a TikTok of a woman being weighed before boarding went viral in May, there was a lot of discussion over whether the airline was being “cruel” or just trying to stay within the weight restrictions of the plane.

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Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

Air India Express flight skids off runway while landing at Kochi airport

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.