British Airways Milan-London flight delayed nearly an hour due to non-compliant overwing exit row seat cushions.

A British Airways flight from Milan to London Heathrow was delayed by nearly an hour due to the seat cushions on the plane being too wide and thick. The Airbus A320neo aircraft was subject to a surprise inspection by Italian aviation officials, who found the cushions in the overwing exit rows did not meet specifications. These seats usually have less enhanced cushioning to ensure there is more space for a potential evacuation in case of an emergency.

February 09, 2024
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