Alex Cuenca

🛫 Emirates' A380 collided with a boarding bridge at Charles de Gaulle Airport in France last Monday, causing damage to the engine cover. Consequently, the aircraft was temporarily withdrawn for inspection, and the Dubai-bound flight was cancelled. Possible reasons for the incident include incorrect bridge positioning or signals during parking, unsuitable parking assignment, or pilot error. The event was reported on July 22, 2024, by @aviacionbrk and commented by aviation expert @GaboAir.

💸 The Spanish National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC) is set to finalize a €486 million fine against Booking for "restrictive competition practices." The announcement is expected this week after a period of analysis, confirming the OTA's abuse of dominant position impacting hotels and competing online agencies. The decision stands despite a hearing in May. Booking plans to appeal, calling the sanction "completely disproportionate." CNMC initiated the proceedings in October 2022 for potential violations of Law 15/2007 and Article 102 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU.

🏖️ Pedro Marín, President of the Hotel Association of Playa de Palma, condemns the previous island government for hypocrisy regarding tourism protests in Baleares, blaming vacation rentals for housing shortages and increased prices. He urges authorities to take action against illegal vacation rentals to protect the housing market and tourism quality.

📌 British tabloids target Spanish destinations amid mass protests against tourism in Mallorca last weekend. Thousands gathered, organized by over a hundred left-wing, pro-independence groups, to demand reduced tourism. Daily Mail reports thousands of locals in Palma calling to limit foreign visitors on the Spanish island, with activists attacking British tourists, displaying signs like “Take back your drunks, give us back our homes.” Protesters mocked England and Germany's Eurocup losses with signs referencing English defender Kyle Walker: “The only thing coming home is you.” Other banners read “We used to have a life. SOS Residents,” “Your luxury, our misery,” and “Enjoy balconing,” referencing a dangerous activity by drunk tourists.