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Virgin Atlantic has a surprise for passengers who steal its salt and pepper shakers from flights

Passengers who steal Virgin Atlantic‘s in-flight salt and pepper shakers may be surprised when they return them. According to the airline, the airline’s iconic tableware frequently finds its way into travellers’ hand luggage due to its cute design of cartoon-like planes on little feet. The fun shakers are available in silver, gold, and black and have become something of a collector’s item.

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Caught red handed? ?
If you’ve walked away from one of our flights with a 'new' salt and pepper shaker, take a peek at their feet and you’ll be in for a surprise. pic.twitter.com/m6INViFl81
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— virginatlantic (@VirginAtlantic) October 20, 2022

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Virgin Atlantic posted the cryptic message alongside a photo of its gold shakers with a plane in the background. However, one user quickly solved the mystery by replying to the post with a winking face emoji and a photo of an upturned shaker to reveal a secret message.

“I might or might not have black, silver, and gold!” said one. “Looking forward to ‘borrowing’ some more in less than five weeks!” wrote one, while another added, “They may have accidentally fallen into my bag while tidying up after dinner…. eight times.”

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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.