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Passenger uses cling wrap to transform the economy seat into ‘a business class seat

Passenger uses cling wrap to transform economy seat into ‘business class seat

All of us have tried-and-tested techniques for enhancing the comfort of aeroplane travel.
One traveller, though, appears to have gone overboard with a cling wrap “hack.” A female traveller was captured on camera constructing a cling wrap over three economy seats.

Using plastic wrap, she converted her coach seat’s row into a walled-off business class suite. She even constructed a roof for herself as the passenger across the aisle recorded the pre-departure construction process.

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On May 17, 2023, a video of the woman covering her entire row of seats in plastic wrap was uploaded. Once a crew member arrived and started tearing down the house, she was informed that this was not permitted and they had to stop. While she cries for assistance, he threatens to imprison her. The flight attendant is correct; the plastic wrap would become a hazard in an emergency. The passenger is wrong when she says, “I can do whatever I want.”

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The passenger threatens to rebuild her plastic wrap home once it is destroyed, saying that she has a “backup” roll with her.

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Quickly after the event had been shown, viewers responded in the comments with their opinions. One commenter said, “If she can afford to buy 3 economy seats, why not just buy a business class seat.”

Why didn’t she just purchase first class at this time, another person said. “So the people in front have to sit against plastic and the people behind can’t use trays?” Added a third user.

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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.