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Spirit Airlines employees charged in $238,000 reservation scheme

A scam to make money off travellers looking for lower-cost flights was accused of by three former Spirit Airlines employees.

According to the indictment filed by the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, two reservation agents with offices in Pennsylvania And their manager allegedly encouraged customers to book inexpensive flights in the future, then changed the customer’s reservation to a more expensive flight for free without charging the airline’s change fee. Instead, the agents would allegedly charge customers via CashApp a “commission” and keep the money for themselves.

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The fraud allegedly cost the airline more than $238,000 in fees for more than 1,700 flights between December 2017 and August 2018. Based on the allegations, these individuals cheated the airline reservation system and stole money from the top, according to a statement from U.S. Attorney Jacqueline Romero.

Although Spirit Airlines is not mentioned by name in the indictment, it does state that the three employees accused of the plan worked for “a large U.S. airline located in Florida.”

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.