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Ryanair Says Damaged Window Piece on ManchesterIbiza Flight Was Non-Structural

The airline reports the issue was limited to a protective window reveal, which an engineer inspected before the flight.

Overview

  • Passenger Aarron Greaves noticed the defect after opening the shade and filmed the plastic cover, with a piece coming loose as he poked it.
  • Cabin crew told travelers an engineer had checked the area and deemed the aircraft structurally sound, offering no explanation for the cause.
  • Ryanair said the damaged part was the window reveal, a non-structural component that protects the pane from scratches, and it has been replaced.
  • The Manchester to Ibiza flight operated as scheduled and landed without incident despite initial passenger concern.
  • Photos and video distributed via SWNS were widely republished by UK outlets, drawing attention to the incident.