Airlines

Spirit Airlines to Connect Charleston’s Charm with 3 Major Metro Areas Along the East Coast

Soon, bright yellow Spirit Airlines aircraft will soar above Charleston, South Carolina’s picturesque streets. The airline announced that commencing in April 2023, daily nonstop flights would operate from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Newark (EWR), and Philadelphia (PHL).

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The new service will offer CHS travelers easier and more affordable access to the Northeast, and Guests traveling from CHS will also gain international connection opportunities through Fort Lauderdale, which is home to one of Spirit’s largest operations and its primary gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean.

Spirit Airlines Routes at Charleston (CHS): Advertisement
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Fort Lauderdale (FLL) Advertisement	Daily	April 5, 2023 Advertisement
Newark (EWR)	Daily Advertisement	April 5, 2023
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Guests in Charleston, Newark and Fort Lauderdale can enjoy an introductory fare starting at $49 one-way for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays only. Guests traveling between Charleston and Philadelphia can enjoy an introductory fare starting at $39 for one-way travel. Must be purchased 14 days in advance to be eligible.

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Spirit’s Elevated Guest Experience

Spirit continues its commitment to invest in the Guest, which entails a number of initiatives aimed at delivering the best value in the sky:

Spirit’s Fit Fleet® is one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the industry, with 33 more brand new planes projected for delivery in 2023.
A recently announced cabin enhancement with wider seats, added cushion, new headrests, and upgrades to our unique Big Front Seat®.
Fast onboard Wi-Fi that allows Guests to watch content from streaming services.

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.