#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    Become A Patreon Become a Bryan Air Patreon. Thank you for supporting an important part of our lives. Without you, this show would not be possible. ❤️   Sponsors Today's episode is proudly sponsored by Aerotude – craft alcoholic beverages and whisky blends with a strong aviation influence. I'm excited to introduce you to their launch range, aptly named "A Taste of Cape Town," which includes:   Beachside Days - a refreshing blend of naartjie, pineapple, and ginger. Ruby Spice - a warm, cinnamon-spiced whisky blend. Fynbosity - a unique fusion of fynbos and honey whisky.   For a limited time, Aerotude is offering our listeners a special 20% discount. Visit their website at Aerotude and enter the discount code FlyingAce20 at checkout to enjoy this exclusive offer.   This episode is also sponsored by Flightline.  FlightLine logbook is an easy to use, affordable electronic pilot logbook. Available to iOS and Android users with an unprecedented 3-month free trial.     Users get an extra month free after setting up their account if they email [email protected] and state that you heard about the Flightline Logbook through the Bryan Air Podcast.   Check out Flightline for more info.