"Passenger Spots Missing Screws, NYC-Bound Flight Canceled"

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A Virgin Atlantic flight from Manchester, England to New York City was canceled after a passenger noticed multiple screws missing from the wing of the plane, prompting additional inspection. While the airline emphasized that the missing screws did not compromise the aircraft's safety, the flight was canceled for further assessment. Passengers were flown to JFK Airport on different flights, and the airline assured that safety standards were maintained, with the aircraft now back in service.
Topics:business#aircraft-inspection#flight-cancellation#missing-screws#passenger-safety#travel#virgin-atlantic
- Passenger Notices Screws Missing From Planes Wing On NYC-Bound Flight Patch.com
- New York-bound flight canceled after passenger sees parts missing from wing Fox Business
- Virgin Atlantic flight heading to JFK from England canceled due to missing fasteners in wing WABC-TV
- NYC-bound flight canceled when passenger notices missing bolts on plane wing New York Post
- Virgin Atlantic Flight Canceled, Passengers Spot Missing Screws on Wing TMZ
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