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The newly updated B737-800 NG aircraft of Malaysia Airlines is unveiled.

Malaysia Airlines unveiled its newly refreshed B737-800 NG aircraft, which boasts a new and premium cabin experience with truly unique features including new seats, innovative in-flight entertainment

Malaysia Airlines unveiled its newly refreshed B737-800 NG aircraft, which boasts a new and premium cabin experience with truly unique features including new seats, innovative in-flight entertainment – MH studio, and refurbished interior that pays homage to Malaysian identity from the moment they board the flight. The newly refreshed cabin is scheduled to take to the skies end of July 2022 and will be progressively rolled out to more domestic and regional destinations as more of the 38 refurbished aircraft are completed.

The new interior design reflects a forward-thinking step with a modern and luxurious cabin atmosphere that includes a vibrant and energizing color scheme that is distinctive to Malaysia Airlines’ character. The famous Malaysian and national carriers’ batik motif, which is well known internationally and has a profound representation of the rich Malaysian heritage integrated throughout the cabin—from the upholstery to the curtains—will be infused, drawing attention to the airline’s roots. The symbiotic, synergistic design facilitates a seamless transition between cabin classes.

The new seats have been ergonomically constructed from lightweight upholstery leather and intended to provide passengers improved comfort and enhanced functionality because they include built-in power outlets and holders for the passengers’ own personal devices. “It is becoming increasingly important that we do everything with sustainability in mind. The all-new features of our refreshed B737-800 NG fleet will reduce our carbon footprint from the reduction of the weight of each aircraft – with the much lighter seats, use of soft cabin dividers and moving away from seatback screens to offer innovative in-flight entertainment features allowing for wireless streaming on board at their convenience,” added Yin May.

Leaner seats, soft cabin dividers made of lightweight materials, and wireless in-flight entertainment all significantly contribute to the airline’s continued sustainability initiatives, which will reduce carbon emissions by 8% by reducing the fuel used by the aircraft per passenger. A new seating arrangement is also included in the updated cabin. It has 162 Economy Class seats with a 2-2 arrangement and 12 Business Class seats with a 3-3 configuration.

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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.