Airlines

Alaska Airlines Adding Nonstop Flights To Bahamas from Seattle & Los Angeles

Alaska Airlines launched the country’s first nonstop flights from Los Angeles and Seattle to the Bahamas. Additionally, new routes between Las Vegas and Puerto Vallarta and Cabo San Lucas will improve service to Mexico. Beginning in mid-December, all four of the new international routes will be operational.

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Beginning at $169 one-way for flights between Los Angeles and Nassau and $199 one-way for flights between Seattle and Nassau, respectively, are the introductory fares for a short period of time. Beginning at $139 one-way, flights from Las Vegas to Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta are available. Tickets can be purchased immediately at alaskaair.com.

New international service

Route	Start Date	End Date	Frequency	Aircraft
Los Angeles-Nassau	Dec. 15	April 9, 2024	4x weekly	737
Seattle-Nassau	Dec. 15	April 9, 2024	3x weekly	737
Las Vegas-Cabo San Lucas	Dec. 15	April 10, 2024	4x weekly	E175
Las Vegas-Puerto Vallarta	Dec. 14	April 9, 2024	4x weekly	E175

A lot of travelers are making advance plans and setting up time right now to reserve trips for the beginning of next year. Additionally, Alaska will be able to travel farther distances, such Seattle to Nassau, with the addition of more 737-9 aircraft to its inventory.

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Alaska offers a three-class cabin on its mainline and regional jet flights. The earliest boarding and most spacious legroom of any domestic carrier is available to First Class and Premium Class passengers. The First Class offers complimentary hot meals based on a seasonal menu with a variety of fresh, vibrant flavors inspired by the West Coast, award-winning service, and a variety of beverages. Additionally, complimentary cocktails, hand-selected wines, and regional beers are available to Premium Class passengers.

Every seat on mainline aircraft has a power outlet, allowing passengers to stream countless free films and TV shows to their own devices while in flight. Additionally, aircraft are equipped with the opportunity to pre-order from a variety of fresh meal options and streaming-fast satellite Wi-Fi that is for sale.

Airlines

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.