Topic: Airbus A340

The interior configuration of the Airbus A340 aircraft is criticized for placing large metal boxes under the middle row of seats. These boxes, which house the in-seat entertainment systems, significantly obstruct passenger legroom. A senior purser on the flight reportedly acknowledged the poor design of the seating layout.

Greece is selling off state assets to pay down debt, including four Airbus A340 jets sold for a fraction of their retail value. Other assets on the privatization list include ports, airports, and the national lottery. Meanwhile, China has invested 2.7 billion Euros in the Portuguese power grid, which the hosts see as a strategic takeover of European infrastructure.