Airlines
Japan Airlines Tells Passengers It’s Unethical To Eat On Board
Customers flying with Japan Airlines have the option of skipping meals, which the airline frames as a “ethical” option.
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One passenger posted an email they got from the airline inviting them to skip their meal so they could get a restful night’s sleep on the flight. “JAL Ethical Choice MealSkip Option,” it said, “is a new option that we would like to offer to you. You can cancel your meals while reservation to enjoy your sleep during the flight.”
An interesting concept for charity, but I cannot see planefood lovers opting for it ? pic.twitter.com/YQYAdgDLb3
— Wayne Kwong @[email protected] (@waynewykwong) January 3, 2023
The email featured a link to a page on the Japan Airlines website that advised customers to select “No Meal” in advance if they wanted to “have a decent rest on the flight or if you would want to help us reduce food waste.”
With some specific exceptions, JAL will now offer the service for the first main meal on all of its international routes after testing it out at the end of 2020 on the overnight Bangkok to Tokyo Haneda trip.
I quite like the idea of having the option to eliminate waste. If I know I'm eating onboard, I don't eat in the airport, but if I can opt out on board and am departing from an airport with good food, I'd probably eat there and sleep more!
— Gabriella (@gabrielladriver) January 3, 2023
one user (Tw : @Gabriella) wrote: “I quite like the idea of having the option to eliminate waste. If I know I’m eating onboard, I don’t eat in the airport, but if I can opt-out on board and am departing from an airport with good food, I’d probably eat there and sleep more! ”
JAL will donate “a specific sum” to the TABLE FOR TWO Program, which manages school lunch programs for kids in underdeveloped nations, for each customer who chooses this service. The choice must be chosen 25 hours before the scheduled departure time of the overseas flight, just like any special meal order. If you skipped your main meal but were still peckish, you could still get other drinks and snacks if you asked for them.
If that's the case, call me a very "unethical person"; precisely, the meal service is one of the reasons we choose business class, and a great portion of the fare we pay is because of that, we have flown JAL, Turkish Airlines, KAL and ANA Airlines. No way!
— el mexicano (@DarioCa01123199) January 7, 2023
One more user (el mexicana) wrote: “If that’s the case, call me a very “unethical person”; precisely, the meal service is one of the reasons we choose business class, and a great portion of the fare we pay is because of that, we have flown JAL, Turkish Airlines, KAL and ANA Airlines. No way! ”
Some people, according to comments on Wayne Kwong’s tweet, think JAL’s new service is largely about raising profit rather than minimizing food waste. One individual said, “That seems more like shaming to save the airline money.” Another person commented, “More profit.”
Airlines
Akasa Air vs. Pilots: Delhi High Court Upholds DGCA’s Authority to Act in Case of Contractual Breaches
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is authorized to take action against pilots who violate civil aviation rules (CAR), the Delhi High Court ruled on Wednesday.
Akasa Air initiated legal action against pilots who had quit their jobs without giving the required notice by their contracts. In response to a request from the startup airline, which claimed it was in a crisis as a result of the sudden and abrupt resignation of 43 pilots who left the airline without providing the required notice period, the civil aviation regulator submitted written responses.
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However, the Court ruled that it is now unable to give any explicit instructions to the DGCA and MCA regarding how to respond to a future representation that Akasa might make against defaulting pilots.
The court made it clear that there are no limitations on the DGCA’s power to take action in situations of pilot noncompliance in an interim judgment that offers relief to Akasa Air. The airline firm maintained that it is merely requesting a directive to the DGCA to decide their (Akasa’s) claims against pilots who may depart the airline in the future without serving the notice period, not that it is pressing for any action against the pilots who have already quit.
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The DGCA had stated that it lacked the power or authority to intervene in any employment contract and therefore was unable to affect the employment contract between the pilots and Akasa Air.
The aviation authority said that if Akasa Air doesn’t have enough pilots to continue operating flights, it would be in the interests of all parties if it complies with the requirement to keep a limited schedule.
Airlines
Global Airlines to contract Hi Fly to accelerate A380 Entry into Service
- Under the agreement, Global Airlines will benefit from Hi Fly’s expertise to accelerate the Entry into Service (EIS) programme for the airline’s new fleet.
- Hi Fly, based in Lisbon, has significant A380 technical and operating experience.
- First Global aircraft expected to fly to Europe in the months ahead, with a new registration of 9H-GLOBL
In a significant operational move, Global Airlines and Hi Fly have inked a contract to collaborate on the development and maintenance of the four A380 aircraft the new airline has agreed to purchase.
Hi Fly, the first company to operate the A380 on the secondary market, will collaborate with Global as it gets ready to launch operations to help the new carrier realize its goal of giving passengers the best possible experience when flying commercially.
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The EIS and Return to Service (RTS) procedures for Global’s first aircraft, which are anticipated to start in the coming months, are the organisation’s immediate priorities. However, with an affinity for the aircraft and confidence in its long-term potential and popularity, both businesses will look at further possibilities to deepen their partnership.
Hi Fly holds authorization to operate worldwide and currently operates 35,000 flights per year for a base of 140 airlines and governments on a global basis.
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Lufthansa equips short- and medium-haul aircraft with new cabins
- − Four makes eight: Large overhead compartments hold up to twice as many suitcases
- − For the first time on short-haul routes: holder for tablets and smartphones at every seat
- − More legroom with new ergonomic seats
Customers of Lufthansa will soon enjoy a redesigned cabin environment on short- and medium-haul flights. It provides a great deal of comfort and luxury. The business will gradually outfit 38 Airbus A320s already operating for Lufthansa with the new cutting-edge cabin beginning in spring 2025.
More space for carry-on luggage: The 40 percent larger compartments allow for the vertical stowage of carry-on items much more quickly and comfortably. As a result, huge overhead bins may accommodate up to twice as many carry-on suitcases or bags as the conventional “bins”.
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Each seat has a designated USB connector that can be used by Lufthansa to charge electronic devices. For the first flight ever, Lufthansa is providing a unique holder for tablets and smartphones in each seat. This allows visitors to watch films and television shows on their own devices much more conveniently without having to hold the gadgets in their hands or set them down on the folding table.
Increased legroom: The new seats from the Italian company Geven also provide extra legroom with the same seat spacing, through the ergonomically shaped backrests.
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