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Frontier Airlines giving free flights in exchange for adopting cats

If you adopt one of these cats, Frontier Airlines will throw in a free flight too

Frontier Airlines says it would give free flight vouchers to anyone who adopts one of three airline-themed kittens from a Las Vegas animal shelter. The Animal Foundation of Las Vegas, the state’s biggest animal sanctuary, recently welcomed three cats with the names Frontier, Spirit, and Delta.

The Denver-based “ultra-low-cost” airline tweeted last week, “We’d love to provide two flight coupons to the people who adopt @Delta and @Spirit; and four vouchers to the person who adopts Frontier.”

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The vouchers have been sent to the shelter, but they won’t be given out until the kittens are available for adoption, which should happen in approximately a month, according to a representative from the airline.

The vouchers are in the possession of the adoption group, who have also expressed their gratitude, according to Frontier Corporate Communications Director Jennifer de la Cruz.

This is so sweet! Thank you for the honor, @animalfndlv! We'd love to donate two flight vouchers each to the people who adopt @Delta and @Spirit; and four vouchers to the person who adopts Frontier. ?? @FOX5Vegas pic.twitter.com/kbmud6RcZt
— Frontier Airlines (@FlyFrontier) December 28, 2022
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A Costly Mistake: Passenger Pays for Fuel After Disruptive Flight

A Western Australian man has learned a costly lesson after his unruly behavior on a flight resulted in the aircraft having to turn back. The passenger was ordered to pay over $5,000 in fuel costs, along with a significant fine, for causing the plane to divert.

The incident occurred in September 2023 when the man, who was not publicly named, became disruptive on a flight from Perth to Sydney. Due to his behavior, the pilot was forced to turn the plane around and return to Perth, which required dumping fuel to land safely.

The passenger pleaded guilty to charges of disorderly behavior and non-compliance with safety instructions. As a result, he was ordered to pay $8,630 to the airline to cover the cost of the wasted fuel and was also fined $6,055. This combined penalty of over $11,000 is a stark reminder of the severe consequences of disruptive behavior on flights.

While this is not a typical punishment, other cases of in-flight misconduct have resulted in hefty fines. One passenger in the United States was fined over $40,000 for a series of offenses, including bringing their own alcohol on board, being intoxicated, attempting to smoke marijuana, and sexually assaulting a flight attendant.

The Australian Federal Police emphasized that disruptive behavior on flights will not be tolerated. They warned that individuals who cause disturbances can face significant financial penalties and legal consequences. The case of the Western Australian passenger serves as a clear message that obeying airline staff and adhering to safety regulations is essential for a smooth and safe flight.