Airlines

SpiceJet passengers were offered a discount on iPhone 14 for staying seated

Flipkart has partnered with SpiceJet to generate excitement for its annual Big Billion Day Sale, which begins on October 8, 2023.

Passengers on a SpiceJet flight were surprised by an interesting announcement about festive season sales. It presented an enticing incentive for passengers to stay seated.

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The offer was an additional Rs 3,000 discount on the iPhone 14, but only provided passengers remained safely seated with their seatbelts fastened during the journey. The announcement was recorded and instantly went viral on social media networks. Surprisingly, the majority of them remained seated throughout the journey.

Humne baadalon ke beech me challenge kiya aur aap waha bhi pahuch gaye? ✈️

iPhone 14 ka price toh girega hi👀

🔍 the #TheBigBillionDays price on https://t.co/doHeG6upcO https://t.co/8k3mSA18CV— Flipkart (@Flipkart) October 6, 2023

Flipkart continued here. In order to combat noise pollution and promote the new Big Billion Days sale, the e-commerce giant also partnered with the Mumbai Police.

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“If no vehicles honk at this signal, the price of the iPhone 14 will be reduced by Rs 3,000 during the sale,” stated a strategically positioned billboard on a flyover in Mumbai. This strategy attempted to encourage “no honking” and to redirect some attention to the Apple iPhone 14 offer.

Ye video mute pe nahi hai🔇🙉

You're welcome @MumbaiPolice. 🤝

🔍 the #TheBigBillionDays price on https://t.co/doHeG6upcO #iPhone14OnFlipkart https://t.co/5wld0GeP2C pic.twitter.com/3j2ucn42dQ— Flipkart (@Flipkart) October 5, 2023

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Airlines

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.