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BermudAir All-Business Class Airline Launches Service between the USA and Bermuda

BermudAir, a new all-business-class airline, just announced three new daily routes from the United States to Bermuda. To commemorate the occasion, the airline is offering introductory tickets beginning at $199 each way, including taxes.

Within the next month, BermudAir will begin operating flights from three U.S. airports, including: Bermuda flights out of Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) will begin on August 31 and run every day except Tuesday.

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Bermuda flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) will begin on September 22 and operate every day except Wednesday. Starting on August 31, there will be daily flights from New York’s Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Bermuda.

BermudAir will eventually have a cabin that is exclusively for business class, but the airline is starting operations before converting its Embraer E175 fleet. At first, the airline will only offer 44 coach seats on its 88-seat E175 aircraft for sale. In November, when BermudAir expects to have finished remodeling the cabin, the E175s will have 30 Aisle Class seats, one on either side of the center aisle.

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BermudAir flights consistently offer complimentary Wi-Fi and entertainment. Each traveler will receive at least one complimentary checked bag (or more, depending on the ticket). On-board service will offer freshly prepared light meals as well as beverage options from local partners on the island.

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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.