snagged weather balloon???

[dusterdingus]

Anybody know what was going on tuesday am 3rd may when an Easyjet aircraft landing at Gatwick LGW had a trailing cable or rope with a round device at the end. The only thing I can think of is a snagged weather balloon.
anyone got any info please.

[Onan the Clumsy]

It's their new fat pax economy ticket class

[dusterdingus]

brings new meaning to flying by wire

[Jerricho]

Was it one of them black strap things you see on cars that supposedly stop motion sickness ;)

[dusterdingus]

checked that one out already, halfords dont sell em that big