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Alex Cuenca

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Multa histórica de Estados Unidos a Lufthansa por discriminación a judíos

🛫 Lufthansa fined 3.7 million euros by the U.S. Department of Transportation for discriminating against Jewish passengers on a flight from Frankfurt to Budapest in 2022, affecting 128 individuals. The incident followed a previous flight from New York to Frankfurt where some passengers did not comply with mask mandates. The airline has apologized and committed to improving protocols to prevent future discrimination.
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Barcelona: los hoteleros acusan a Collboni de “criminalizar” al sector

🏨 El Gremi d'Hotels de Barcelona critica las medidas fiscales del Ayuntamiento de Jaume Collboni para 2025, incluyendo el aumento del IBI para hoteles con alto valor catastral. Advierten que estas políticas podrían afectar los más de 35.000 empleos del sector turístico en Barcelona y piden diálogo para fomentar un turismo de calidad y responsable.
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Aviso a Ryanair por su plan de acabar con las tarjetas de embarque en papel

✈️ Ryanair will eliminate paper boarding passes and check-in counters at airports starting May 2025. Consumer association Facua argues this is abusive and against legislation, as passengers have the right to a free travel document. The move aims to cut costs, potentially impacting the elderly and tech-challenged individuals. Facua warns of potential issues like lack of tech knowledge, dead phone batteries, or internet connectivity problems. Despite criticism, they urge caution as Ryanair has a history of not following through with controversial plans.
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Nuevo gran avance del A321XLR a las puertas de su estreno

✈ Airbus' A321XLR aircraft received EASA certification for a maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of 101 tons, with the initial 97-ton version certified in July 2023. The new 100 variant allows for long-haul routes with increased efficiency and range, featuring an innovative rear fuel tank for more fuel capacity than its predecessor, the A321LR. Iberia is set to debut the A321XLR commercially on October 26, flying from Madrid to Heathrow, then to Paris Charles de Gaulle, and back in a day. Long-haul operations begin November 14, with an 8-hour 25-minute flight from Madrid to Boston, departing at 12:35 and arriving at 15:00. Washington DC flights are scheduled to start on January 15, 2025.
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Espectacular estela de un A321 de Vueling durante el aterrizaje

📍 Spotter Jandrovigo captured an A321 Vueling leaving a remarkable condensation trail during landing at Vigo Airport. Condensation trails form when planes pass through moist layers and can persist as cirrostratus clouds for minutes or hours, depending on atmospheric conditions. These clouds can reflect sunlight into space and trap significant heat, leading to a net warming effect. [Source: Preferente]
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De cortinas personalizadas a perritos con caviar: las peticiones más extrañas en hoteles

🏨 Hotels.com's report highlights unusual guest requests at luxury hotels worldwide from over 400 establishments. Requests include baths filled with specific branded mineral water, custom pet menus with allergen checks, and midnight hot dogs with caviar. One Marbella hotel guest demanded no women cross his path, while a music star required a bed adorned with white and yellow rose petals despite closed florists.
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Presentan en Holanda el aeropuerto con pista circular

📍 Científicos de Holanda han desarrollado un aeropuerto circular con una pista sin fin de 10 km de longitud y 3,5 km de diámetro, que ofrece ventajas como el despegue y aterrizaje óptimos con respecto a los vientos predominantes. Comparado con aeropuertos tradicionales, su capacidad es similar a la de un aeropuerto con al menos cuatro pistas, pero con una longitud total equivalente a tres pistas paralelas. Financiado por la Comisión Europea, este concepto facilita múltiples operaciones simultáneas y cuenta con una pista peraltada de 140 metros de ancho.
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Madrid dispara precios en verano y la ciudad más cara los baja

🏨 Madrid led a significant increase in hotel prices in the summer of 2024, with Revenue per Available Room (RevPar) jumping 24.5% to €109.1 compared to €87.6 in 2023. San Sebastián, typically Spain's most expensive city, saw a slight 2.2% decrease to €186.5. Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, and Málaga also experienced rises of 8.1%, 10.6%, and 12.1% in RevPar, respectively. Santander and Alicante's hotel revenues rose by 16.5% and 14.2%, reaching €130.9 and €122.2, respectively.
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Mapa Group: “No descartamos explorar nuevos mercados”

🏥 Mapa Group Travel CEO Alberto Díaz prioritizes consolidating current markets but is open to exploring new opportunities. In 2024, despite economic challenges, the company maintains a positive balance by operating in Spain, Italy, Latam, and the Anglo-Saxon market. The integration of King Holidays in May has been successful, particularly in Italy. For the rest of the year and into 2025, new routes and senior-focused offerings are planned, including operations from 12 Spanish airports for the December bridge. Revenue forecasts for 2024 are expected to mirror those of 2023 due to brand consolidation.
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