Major American Airlines mistake on every row of plane leaves passengers baffled
The Federal Aviation Administration has been called out for a "major mistake" on a plane with every row containing the error, leaving passengers "baffled."
A perplexing oversight has been detected aboard an American Airlines flight, and passengers are taking the Federal Aviation Administration to task for their apparent lack of awareness.
Every passenger on a commercial jet flying over water is entitled to an emergency flotation device. Often, this life-saving "flotation device" is nothing more than the seat-bottom cushion itself.
For planes not designed for water landings, regulations decree that "an approved flotation means for each occupant ... within easy reach of each seated occupant and ... readily removable from the airplane," stipulated under 14 CFR 25.1415(e), reports the Mirror US.
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In dire scenarios, passengers are instructed to pull the seat cushion free, press the cushion to their chest or thread their arms into the bottom straps.
The goal of the flotation devise to get the person to safety, to keep their head above water, while treading water by kicking their legs. Yet, aboard some American Airlines jets, in particular the A320s, passengers are advised to seek a "cushiom" with the name of the lifesaving device spelled wrong.
This issue, though previously reported, remains uncorrected, and as such, it's hardly novel. Moreover, it underscores the meticulous attention — historically found wanting in American Airlines — yet ostensibly reinstated in their more modern offerings.
An irate customer vented online about enduring this glaring snafu for hours midflight on American Airlines: "I have to look at this egregious error for the next 2 hours on an American Airlines flight. The error is as far as the eye can see, in every row. I can take getting my shoulder jostled every time someone passes by in the aisle, but this is too much," they lamented on Facebook. Their frustration compounded by the absence of snacks: "No bananas on the plane. Size 9 women's shoe.
"Some typos impair the meaning of the words being communicated. Those should be fixed. Other typos, like this one, are inconsequential. Fixing them takes money. AA rightfully should spend their money elsewhere. For example: severance agreements for their crappiest frontline staff who make the AA experience awful," another chimed in.
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"This is costing AA a fortune because right now AA is forced to charge lower fares knowing their quality of service is well below DL and UA. Rarely can I complete a trip on AA without wishing cancer or death on at least one staff member and last time it was the receptionists at the JFK Greenwich Lounge."
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An annual aircraft inspection is a thorough check-up of an aircraft to ensure it meets safety standards and complies with aviation laws. The entire airplane, including its systems, components, and construction, is scrutinized.
In the US, the FAA mandates yearly inspections for all civil aircraft. Noncompliance could lead to serious consequences such as grounding the aircraft and potential safety hazards.
Annual checks are typically carried out by certified airplane mechanics or inspection authorities, following a detailed checklist provided by the manufacturer and regulatory bodies.
