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Star Air commences Embraer E175 flights in India

Star Air, an all-Embraer jet operator in India, has started operating its first E175 in commercial service. On May 13, a dual-class Star Air E175 flight from Bengaluru (Bangalore) to Hyderabad, Jamnagar- Bengaluru took place.

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Four E175s that Star Air has leased will add to its current fleet of five ER5145s, giving the airline more flexibility and efficiency as it expands its network. The airline offers service to numerous locations throughout the nation, the majority of which are covered by the UDAN program. It’s interesting to note that Star Air is the first carrier to provide business-class seats on regional flights.

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One of the most popular airplanes sold globally and Embraer’s best-selling model is the E175. The E175 dominates the market for up to 150-seat jets in the United States. With its exceptional economies and performance capabilities, the aircraft also plays a significant part in boosting the regional aviation industry.

The E175s are an addition to Star Air’s current ERJ145 fleet.

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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.