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Climate change activists spray a Cessna Citation business jet with orange paint at Sylt Airport, Germany

Environmental activists break into Sylt Airport in Germany and spray an orange color on a Cessna Citation corporate plane.

It appears that the aircraft operator will incur higher costs. On one of the Twitter accounts, a video of some of the activists painting an airplane with orange paint is shared. The engine is fortunate to be covered while they are painting it.

Why do environmental organizations oppose private jet operations?

In comparison to other modes of transportation, private planes are known to have higher carbon emissions per passenger. They contribute to climate change by consuming a lot of fuel and emitting greenhouse gases. Private jets represent enormous carbon footprints, which climate activists call for reducing in order to alleviate the effects of climate change.

Alternatives to private jet travel, according to activists, are more environmentally friendly. They support funding for public transportation, advancing high-speed rail systems, and urging organizations and people to select more environmentally friendly transportation options whenever feasible. Without taking into account the available alternatives, private jet travel is viewed as a luxury that exacerbates the climate catastrophe.

Climate change activists cut their way into Sylt Airport in Germany and spray a Cesna Citation business jet with orange paint. pic.twitter.com/lBXHRZgQ54— Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) June 6, 2023

The EBACE Geneva 2023 Private Jet display was entered by protesters.

Some demonstrators also attended the EBACE Geneva Private jet display last month. They scaled the fence, entered the building, and locked the aircraft and themselves inside. It took more time and effort to remove the almost 40 climate activists who had been detected at the location.

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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.