Originally Posted by
boaclhryul
Alaska blocked out the seats to avoid further "reports" until the noise issue was addressed, unwittingly avoiding some more serious complaints...?
Alaska did not block out the seats.
Supposedly the seats were sold and there was supposed to be passengers in them. Their incoming flight was delayed and they missed the connection.
Originally Posted by
scifi
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Every time the plug is opened...? The plug is not intended to ever be opened, unless some new wiring or other service is required in that space. It is designed to be permanent for the lifetime of the airframe.
I read it is expected to be opened for corrosion inspections, something like every 2 years, along with other inspections. Given the expected life of the airframe it would be opened quite a few times.