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IndiGo announces daily direct flights between Hyderabad-Bangkok

India’s top airline, IndiGo, has announced that starting on February 26, 2024, there will be daily direct flights from Hyderabad to Bangkok.

IndiGo will now link 14 foreign destinations with Hyderabad an increase from 8 connected destinations a year ago. Currently, IndiGo offers flights from Bangkok to Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Bhubaneshwar. With the launch of these additional flights from Hyderabad, IndiGo will now run 37 flights per week between Hyderabad and Bangkok, making Hyderabad the sixth Indian city connected to Bangkok.

The capital of Thailand, Bangkok, is well-known for its tourist destinations. Its renowned food, vibrant nightlife, and shopping malls draw a lot of tourists to the city. Manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism account for the majority of Bangkok’s economy. In addition, the city’s breathtaking palaces, skyscrapers, museums, and marketplaces are well-known. The few attractions in Bangkok are the Floating Market, Safari World, Siam Ocean World, Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise, and Siam Park City.

Customers who wish to plan their travel can book tickets via the official website www.goIndiGo.in.

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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.