"Virgin Atlantic Cancels NYC-Bound Flight Over Missing Wing Fasteners"

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Source: Hindustan Times
"Virgin Atlantic Cancels NYC-Bound Flight Over Missing Wing Fasteners"
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A Virgin Atlantic flight bound for New York City was cancelled after a passenger noticed missing screws on the plane's wing, prompting concerns about safety. Despite reassurances from airline staff, engineers were dispatched to conduct maintenance checks before the flight's rescheduled departure. Virgin Atlantic and Airbus emphasized that the missing screws did not compromise the aircraft's safety, and the plane is now back in service. The passenger and his partner eventually reached their destination after being rebooked on another flight.

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