Jet Movements, Part 3
By: Matthew Keegan
Aloha Airlines Emerges From Bankruptcy
14 months after filing for bankruptcy protection, Aloha Airlines has emerged from bankruptcy with less routes and across the board pay cuts in place.
Thanks to a nearly $100 million debt and equity financing package, Aloha Airlines has emerged leaner, if not a bit wiser as it prepares to take on existing and new competition.
In addition to competing against long time rivals Hawaiian Airlines, Island Air, Aloha will soon be facing stiff competition from a Mesa Air Group airline, Go Hawaii.
Ryanair Accused in T.V. Documentary
Ryanair, Ireland’s discount air carrier, was the subject of a recent TV documentary highly critical of some of its practices.
The recently broadcast show alleged that Ryanair was slack in checking passports, had dirty aircraft, and overworked their crew to the point of exhaustion.
Two reporters spend five months screening the airline’s training program and flights for an Irish television network. Posing as cabin crewmembers, the reporters were able to gain an inside advantage to the workings of Ryanair.
Ryanair has also been accused in the past of selling bottled water in-flight for about $6 per bottle. It has been alleged that passengers were served tap water, not pricey name brand liquid.
OZ Carrier Bans Porn Tattoo Mum
Peta Bull, yes that is here name, was embarrassed and offended after Jetstar Airways cabin crewmembers forced her to wear a jacket to cover up a controversial tattoo.
The Australian mother of two, onboard a January 26th Queensland flight, was instructed by cabin crewmembers to cover up a provocative tattoo depicting a naked couple engaging in sex.
“I was embarrassed and belittled,” she said. “I can’t believe they singled me out.”
No word yet if Ms. Bull is planning on taking legal action against the carrier.
Copyright 2006 – Matt Keegan is a blogger and aviation writer for Jet Movements a blog covering airline, aviation, & airport news, views, & rumors.