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American Airlines Is Closing The Door On Its AirPass Program

After 41 years, American quietly scraps AirPass program.

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AirPass is essentially a prepaid airfare scheme where you deposit a sizable amount of money annually to pre-purchase airfare at a predetermined rate.

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Without ever getting on a plane, AirPass was a terrific way to receive many benefits for traveling with Americans. Depending on how much money you put into membership traditionally needing at least $10,000 in funding, you might get privileges like fast upgrades, preferred and Main Cabin Extra seating, Admirals Club access, and even AAdvantage status. You were granted invite-only Concierge Key status after making deposits of $50,000 or more.

AirPass was created with the intention of assisting regular flyers in managing their travel expenses, especially those who made last-minute bookings or modifications to their travel schedule. The program even offered extra perks like access to premium seating.

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But after 41 Years, this American Airlines membership program is coming to an end. As of November 30, the firm will no longer be providing new AirPass memberships, according to a recent announcement.

Through 2024, participants who already have money in the program can utilize it at the present rates, or they can contact the airline to request a refund. Since change fees were widely abolished, AirPass may not have been as useful as it was before the epidemic, however, the company gave no explanation for this on its website.

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Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

Air India Express flight skids off runway while landing at Kochi airport

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.