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Xiamen Airlines switches to Airbus A320neo Family to boost fleet

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The newest Airbus customer, Xiamen Airlines, has placed a definite order for 40 A320neo Family aircraft as part of the airline’s fleet expansion. China Southern Airlines, the agreement’s largest stakeholder, notified the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

The latest generation engines and Sharklets used in the A320neo Family collectively save more than 25% more fuel and CO2 while reducing noise by 50%. The award-winning Airspace interior by Airbus, which introduces the newest cabin technologies to the A320 Family, benefits passengers throughout the flight. By the end of August 2022, more than 130 clients had placed over 8,500 orders for A320neo Family Firm products.

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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.