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Aeroflot begins to operate direct flights to Cuba

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Starting from July 1st, Aeroflot will offer nonstop service between Moscow and Cuba. Rossiya Airlines uses wide-body Boeing 777 aircraft to fly passengers to the well-known Cuban resort of Varadero. With virtually a full commercial load, the first flight departed from Sheremetyevo airport.

Flights will initially be run on Thursdays and Saturdays twice a week. Depending on demand, the flight schedule to Cuba will grow in the future. In May 2023, as part of the 20th meeting of the Russian-Cuban Intergovernmental Commission, the Russian delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko and Aeroflot CEO Sergey Alexandrovsky made the decision to resume regular flights from Moscow to Cuba.

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“Cuba is a key partner of Russia in Central America, and it is absolutely logical that it is necessary to develop economic relations between our countries,” said Dmitry Chernyshenko, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation. — However, Russians choose to have a vacation in Cuba because it is a cost-effective, safe, and visa-free destination. Regular flights to Cuba will resume on July 1 at the President of the Russian Federation’s request. By the end of 2023, overall passenger traffic, including charter and scheduled flights, could reach roughly 150 thousand people as a result of this action, achieving pre-pandemic indications.

Beach enthusiasts frequently visit Varadero all year long. Tourists will have the option of bypassing Havana and traveling directly to the resort thanks to Aeroflot’s direct flights to Varadero.

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Please visit Aeroflot’s website, use its mobile application, call its 24-hour call centre at +7 495 223 5555, 8-800-444-5555 (free in Russia), or dial *555 on a mobile device to purchase tickets, or go to one of the airline’s sales offices or ticket sales representatives.

Additionally, visitors can buy tickets as part of the package excursions provided by Biblio-Globus, a partner of Aeroflot. A complete tourist offering comprises a direct flight as well as guaranteed hotel accommodations, medical insurance, transportation, and assistance from the host firm.

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Federal Court Imposes $100M Fine on Qantas for “Ghost Flights” Scandal

In a major ruling, the Federal Court has confirmed a hefty A$100 million penalty against Qantas for its involvement in the “ghost flights” scandal. As reported by FlightGlobal.

The court found that Qantas misled consumers by offering and selling tickets for flights that the airline had already decided to cancel. Adding to the controversy, Qantas failed to promptly notify ticket holders about these cancellations.

The penalty follows Qantas’ admission of violating the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). The airline agreed with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) on the penalty amount, aiming to deter Qantas and other businesses from similar breaches in the future.

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The ACCC emphasized that this substantial fine sends a clear message: misleading customers will lead to serious consequences, regardless of a company’s size. In addition to the penalty, Qantas has committed to paying approximately A$20 million to affected passengers who unknowingly purchased tickets for canceled flights.

This compensation comes on top of any refunds or alternative flight arrangements already provided. ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb praised the penalty, underscoring the importance of robust compliance programs red energy qantas in large corporations like Qantas.

She pointed out that Qantas has since made changes to its operating and scheduling procedures to prevent similar issues in the future.