Airlines

Spirit Airlines expands Boston Flights with 5 new nonstop routes

This summer, Spirit Airlines will nearly double the number of year-round routes it offers at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) by adding a number of new, convenient, and reasonably priced nonstop flights. Travelers to the Boston area will soon have more options Visit Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Houston.

“It’s fantastic to expand our service from Boston and offer new nonstop alternatives to a range of well-known locations across the nation. John Kirby, vice president of network planning at Spirit Airlines, expressed his hope that Bostonians would value the exceptional value and convenience we offer our Guests at such low costs.

Spirit Airlines Routes at Boston (BOS):
Destination:	Flights Available:	Launch Date:
Atlanta (ATL)	Daily	Existing
Charlotte (CLT)^NEW	Daily	June 7, 2023
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)^NEW	Daily	June 7, 2023
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL)	Daily	Existing
Fort Myers (RSW)	Daily, Seasonal*	Existing
Houston (IAH)^NEW	Daily	Aug. 9, 2023
Las Vegas (LAS)	Daily	Existing
Los Angeles (LAX)^NEW	Daily	July 5, 2023
Miami (MIA)	Daily	Existing
Myrtle Beach (MYR)	Daily	Existing
Orlando (MCO)	Daily	Existing
Phoenix (PHX)^NEW	Daily	Aug. 9, 2023
San Juan (SJU)	Daily	Existing
Tampa (TPA)	Daily, Seasonal*	Existing

In addition, travelers in the greater Boston area can check out Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) for more of Spirit’s affordable and convenient flights to popular destinations in Florida, South Carolina and beyond via connections.

Airlines

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.