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Chinese Man eats free at airport for a year using a single plane ticket
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In a peculiar tale, a Chinese man purchased a first-class plane ticket and re-booked it 300 times. In order to receive free meals at the airport’s VIP lounge without boarding a single flight.
According to a report, he utilised the ticket to enter the VIP lounge at Xi’an International Airport, where rich visitors dine for free. Before his trip, the man showed his ticket to the lounge employees at the airport in Shaanxi province.
He then ate a lunch like to that of a first-class passenger and opted to reschedule his flight for a later time. Rather, he returned home and rescheduled his flight, most likely for the following day. Over 300 times a year, he rescheduled his flight in the same way. A fresh day, a fresh ticket, the same delicious meal, and then the ritual process of rescheduling his journey.
Officials from Eastern China Airlines found the man’s scam, when they observed that his one ticket had been rescheduled 300 times in less than a year. According to the New York Daily News, airline representatives acknowledged that there was little they could do to stop the regular meal. The carrier’s spokeswoman referred to the man’s free meal plan as a “rare act.”
The human meal ticket was stopped when Eastern China Airlines officials confronted him. The airline lost at least $90,000 because of the man. Authorities from Eastern China Airlines confronted him and banned him from carrying out this behaviour any more. He eventually paid his fully refundable ticket and received his entire refund after all of this.
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Air India Debuts A350 on Delhi-London Route with Expanded Offerings
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Air India is poised to revolutionize its long-haul service with the deployment of its latest wide-body Airbus A350-900 aircraft on the Delhi-London Heathrow route starting September 1.
This significant development marks the long-haul debut of the A350-900, the first new aircraft type introduced by an Indian airline in over a decade.
The A350-900 will replace the Boeing 777-300ER and Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner on 14 out of the 17 weekly flights between Delhi and London Heathrow, effectively adding an impressive 336 seats per week on this popular route.
90% of flights to London Heathrow upgraded
This strategic move will see Air India upgrading 90% of its flights to London Heathrow with the new aircraft, reflecting the airline’s commitment to enhancing passenger comfort and service quality.
From September 1, Air India will operate two daily flights between Delhi and London Heathrow with the A350-900 aircraft. This follows the initial deployment of the A350-900 on the international route between Delhi and Dubai starting May 1.
The airline’s strategic fleet renewal includes an order for 40 A350 planes, with six already integrated into its operations, demonstrating a robust commitment to modernizing its fleet.
A350 planes also used for domestic flights
Air India has also utilized the A350 planes for domestic flights, showcasing the versatility and efficiency of this advanced aircraft. The airline’s efforts to modernize its fleet are a testament to its ambition to elevate the travel experience for its passengers to world-class standards.
Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India, emphasized the significance of this milestone, stating, “The deployment of our flagship A350s and the B777s with upgraded cabin interiors to London Heathrow marks a significant milestone for Air India. It demonstrates our commitment to elevating the travel experience of our guests to truly world-class standards and to going beyond just meeting customer expectations as we continue to renew our fleet.”
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