Exactly what NOT to do before your flight; Toss a coin in the engine for 'blessings'!

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"Elderly flight passenger throws coins into engine for ‘luck’, delays take-off for hours"

"A flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou was delayed after an elderly woman passenger was suspected of throwing coins into the plane’s engine to ensure “good luck”, mainland media reported.

China Southern Airlines Flight 380 was held up at the Shanghai Pudong International Airport after an elderly woman passenger caused a disruption, according to the airline’s official WeChat account. An investigation into the incident is under way.

Passengers boarding the flight reportedly saw an elderly woman throwing coins at the engine for “blessings” from the middle of the boarding staircase and alerted the crew.

Ground staff said the woman, who appeared to be about 80 and had limited mobility, was accompanied by her husband, daughter and son-in-law.

Plane mechanics later found nine coins at the site, including one inside the engine.

The captain was quoted as saying the metal, if sucked up by the engine, could have caused serious damage, including failure.

http://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/2100242/elderly-flight-passenger-throws-coins-engine-luck-delays-take

[jberryhill]

1. But you are missing the point - it worked!

Did the plane crash?

No.

So, it worked.

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2. ....

Touche'

[spanone]

3. plane delayed five hours.....yikes!

[HAB911]

4. They eat dogs too, don't they?

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10029233918

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5. Yes, but you only toss a dog in the engine for overseas flights.

Sorry...couldn't resist.

[HAB911]

6. LOL

we have to laugh to keep from goin' insane

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7. Indeed