#186 Aviation News: Hidden Fees, Explosive Smuggling And Safety Scandals Unveiled

Aviation News Headlines

• SAA in hot water with the DOJ 
• British Airways Reverts to Reliable Check-in System 
• Man Sentenced for Explosive Smuggling Attempt 
• IndiGo Enhances Safety for Female Passengers 
• Drunken Passenger Arrested on easyJet Flight 
• Spain Fines Airlines for Hidden Fees 
• Qantas and Perth Airport Sign Historic Deal 
• Alaska Airlines Invests in New Training Facility 
• Flight Attendants Demand Stricter Penalties for Unruly Passengers
•  Man Dies After Entering KLM Engine at Schiphol 
• Congress Allocates Millions for Pilot Development 
• Vueling Refund Issue Highlights Customer Service Flaws 
• Southwest Airlines Increases Ancillary Fees 

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