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Cathay Pacific faces unexpected lavatory issue on Flight 840
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A lavatory door detached inside Cathay Pacific flight 840 from Hong Kong to New York JFK shortly after takeoff and remained off for the duration of the flight. The incident was reported by @crucker.

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An unusual maintenance procedure was shared on social media regarding a stuck bracket on an American Airlines flight AA2194 from ORD to LGA: "Give it that Hawk Tuah. And spit on that thang!" posted by u/TimelyLeek2246 in americanairlines.

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