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Rumbles in heaven

Tuesday 19 March 1996 00:02 GMT
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Rumbles in heaven

When British Airways upgraded its first-class service to provide pyjamas, duck-down duvets and fully reclining beds, it wanted to make its passengers feel at home. But it was a little too effective. Now the airline is having to employ the tactics of the England Rugby team to stop its passengers snoring. The nasal strips used by captain Will Carling and his team to aid breathing have been adopted by BA to stop passengers in its business and first class seats keeping each other awake.

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