Airlines

Russian S7 Flight Delayed after Man Sees ‘ghosts Of Wagner Mercenaries onboard

According to reports, a passenger on a Russian S7 Airlines flight was taken from the aircraft after apparently freaking out when he saw a group of Wagner Group mercenaries onboard.

The man, identified only as Vitaly, 39, by Russian media outlets Baza and Mash, was captured in a viral video on Thursday shouting aboard a flight leaving Novosibirsk for St. Petersburg.

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“Stop. Put an end to the takeoff. “I’m not kidding,” the man was quoted as adding. “Pause the takeoff. Do it quickly. Stop the takeoff as soon as possible. Do it quickly. I get what you mean. Stop. Put an end to the takeoff. Make a stop.”

The passenger pleaded with the flight crew to hold off taking off because he saw “three ghosts of Wagner mercenaries who were watching him,” according to Anton Gerashchenko, who posted the video on Twitter.

A flight of a Russian S7 airline from Novosibirsk to St Petersburg was delayed for three hours because one of the passengers "saw" three ghosts of Wagner mercenaries who were watching him, according to the man.

The crew could not get him to calm down. In the end, the man was… pic.twitter.com/vkm16ydFGv— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) August 9, 2023

It should be remembered that Wagner mercenaries actively participated in both the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and Russia’s private military force, which was put on hold after a failed mutiny headed by Yevgeny Prigozhin in June.

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The staff was unable to calm him down. Gerashchenko said, which was also reported by Baza, “In the end, the man was carried away by police and transferred to a psychiatric facility. Baza said that the man, who was traveling with his mother, was calm during check-in and boarding but jumped up from his seat during the Taxiing. The aircraft was delayed by two hours as a result of the incident, according to the report.

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Air India Rolls Out A350s for Delhi-New York JFK and Newark Routes

In a major development for North American travelers, Air India has announced the deployment of its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft on two key routes: Delhi to New York and Delhi to Newark.

The service on the Delhi-New York route will commence on November 1, 2024, while the Delhi-Newark route will see its inaugural flight on January 2, 2025.

The introduction of the air india a350 will bring significant enhancements to Air India’s offerings, particularly with the launch of its Premium Economy class. air india retrofit This new class will feature 24 wide seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration, providing passengers with extra legroom and a more comfortable flying experience.

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“We are encouraged by the positive guest feedback we have received from the domestic deployment of our air india a350 interior to offer our hero product on the Delhi-New York JFK and Delhi-Newark routes. This is a significant leap forward for our U.S. operations that also underscores our commitment to continuous improvement,” said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Air India.

The A350’s Business class will set new standards with 28 private suites, each equipped with full-flat beds, direct aisle access, and personal wardrobes. Economy class will be configured to accommodate 264 passengers in a 3-4-3 layout. Across all cabins, passengers will enjoy the latest Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment system, offering over 2,200 hours of content.

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This strategic deployment marks a notable enhancement in Air India’s U.S. operations, with 60% of its flights to the U.S. now featuring new or upgraded cabin interiors. The air india new international routes currently operates 51 weekly flights to five U.S. destinations: New York JFK, Newark, Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco.

The revamped cabins, advanced in-flight entertainment systems, and improved service standards represent air india wifi commitment to providing a superior travel experience. “We believe this enhanced offering will solidify Air India’s position as a leading carrier and attract travellers seeking a world-class flying experience between India and the United States,” the airline stated.

Seats on these flights are now available for booking on Air India’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents, ensuring that passengers can easily plan their journeys on these newly upgraded routes.