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Old Jan 3, 2020, 6:39 am
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Lucky Air: Man throws coins into engine as good luck gesture

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From BBC News, January 3, 2020 https://www.bbc.com/news/business-50979485


Man who threw 'lucky' coins into plane engine fined

A Chinese man who was flying for the first time has been fined for throwing "good luck" coins into a plane's engine.

The 28-year-old was ordered to pay $17,200 (£13,100) in compensation to the budget airline - called Lucky Air....

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Old Jan 4, 2020, 4:29 pm
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