Airlines
Biden Seeks Compensation for Passengers for Flight Delays and Cancellations
The Biden administration seeks to mandate that airlines provide additional compensation for “controllable” aircraft cancellations and major delays in addition to refunds.
President Joe Biden stated on Monday that the Transportation Department will propose new rules later this year that will specify how and when airlines must compensate stranded customers with money or other forms of payment as well as cover costs for food, housing, and rebooking.
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The administration announced that it would begin the process of creating a new regulation that would require airlines to offer cash reimbursements rather than just refunds for substantial travel delays. According to the Transportation Department, no significant US airline presently provides monetary rewards for cancellations or delays.
The proposal’s specifics, such as the amount that airlines would have to compensate passengers, were not provided by the administration. Mr. Biden stated that the rule would be proposed “later this year.” The federal rule-making process can be lengthy, so the proposal is not likely to take effect any time soon.
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The government announced that it had expanded the dashboard, which is now available at FlightRights.gov, to include details about what, if any, compensation airlines have agreed to provide passengers for delays and cancellations.
Airlines
Air India Unveils New Changes to HALAL Meat in Inflight Meals
Air India has introduced significant changes to its inflight meal policy, particularly regarding halal-certified non-vegetarian meals, in response to the diverse dietary preferences of its passengers.
Effective from Sunday, November 10, the airline announced that it will no longer provide halal-certified non-vegetarian meals for Hindu and Sikh passengers. Instead, passengers can pre-book a Muslim Meal (MOML), which will still be halal-certified, ensuring that those who specifically request halal options can continue to receive them.
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The decision to adjust the meal offerings reflects Air India’s commitment to accommodating the various dietary needs of its diverse passenger base.
Under the new policy, the air india food menu will introduce non-halal non-vegetarian meal options, alongside its existing “Hindu Meal” that excludes beef and pork. This move is designed to cater to the dietary requirements of different faith groups while maintaining respect for their religious practices.
The announcement has been widely appreciated by many Hindu and Sikh passengers, who view the decision as a respectful gesture towards their cultural and religious traditions.
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By discontinuing halal-certified meals for Hindus and Sikhs, Air India is seen as addressing the growing demand for more inclusive meal options.
This shift is also seen as a stand against the so-called “halal mafia,” which some believe has influenced meal policies on airlines in India.
In a press release, air india plane further clarified the details of the new meal offerings. “MOML (Muslim Meal): Pre-booked meals labeled with a ‘MOML’ sticker are considered special meals (SPML),” the airline explained.
“A Halal Certificate will be provided only for the pre-booked MOML meal. All meals on flights to Saudi Arabia will remain halal-certified, with a Halal Certificate available for sectors to Jeddah, Dammam, Riyadh, and Medina, including Haj flights.”
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