Swiss International to Modify Airbus A330s Due to Heavy First-Class Seats

New luxurious first-class suites require balancing plates to ensure aircraft stability.

Swiss International Air Lines introduces 'Swiss Senses' first-class suites with enhanced privacy features.
The new seats, featuring six-foot walls and locking doors, make the aircraft nose-heavy.
To counteract the imbalance, a massive lead balancing plate will be installed at the back of Airbus A330-300s.
The airline is exploring alternative solutions to reduce the need for these plates in the future.
Environmental concerns arise as the added weight could increase fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.