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Alex Cuenca

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Emotiva despedida a una controladora en Barajas tras 35 años de servicio

✈ Beatriz Jerez retired on December 18, 2025, after 35 years as an air traffic controller in Madrid, Barcelona, and Menorca. Her farewell took place in Madrid's control tower, where a pilot expressed gratitude for her service. Colleagues described her as a dedicated professional, emphasizing her commitment as a USCA spokesperson. They praised her for professionalism and camaraderie, wishing her well in her retirement.
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Mallorca: quejas de los TTOO por el calor excesivo en agosto

🔥 British and German tour operators report difficulties selling Mallorca holidays for July and August due to high hotel prices and insufficient air conditioning amid rising temperatures. ABTA mentions a "tropicalization" of the Mediterranean, prompting travelers to seek cooler destinations. Tui notes a 15% increase in customer complaints about heat. DRV highlights price concerns, while Alltours promotes the Baltic coast. Miquel Rosselló from Baleares Tourism states the industry is upgrading air conditioning to mitigate heat impact.
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En pruebas el vuelo más largo del mundo, de 22 horas

🛫 Qantas plans to revolutionize long-haul travel by eliminating stopovers, aiming to fly nonstop from London to Sydney in 22 hours. Currently, the longest flight is 19 hours by Singapore Airlines. Project Sunrise tests start in 2026, with operations in 2027. The Airbus A350 will accommodate 238 passengers and require an extra 20,000 liters of fuel. The first of 12 aircraft will be delivered by late 2026.
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De Andalucía a Canarias: un puente de arte, sabor y luz

✈️ Binter connects Canary Islands and Andalusia with 46 weekly flights across four Andalusian destinations: Jerez, Granada, Córdoba, and newly added Sevilla (since December 1, 2025). The airline launched its first Andalusian route in 2020 with Jerez. Offering up to 23 weekly frequencies, Binter facilitates seamless travel with national tickets allowing free onward flights within the Canary Islands. This expansion fosters greater cultural and economic ties between the regions.
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Resumen turístico de 2025: los 12 grandes temas del año

✈️ Turkish Airlines adquirió el 26% de Air Europa por 300 millones de euros en 2025, permitiendo la devolución de 475 millones del rescate público. IAG, Air France, y Lufthansa compiten por el 44.9% de TAP Air Portugal. Ryanair recortó 800,000 plazas en España. Azora compró MedPlaya, y Ávoris adquirió DIT Gestión. Airbnb fue multada con 64 millones de euros por el Ministerio de Consumo. La CNMC multó a cuatro empresas por 2.91 millones de euros por prácticas anticompetitivas.
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Benidorm despide al año rozando el lleno absoluto

📅 Benidorm's New Year's Eve hotel bookings reach 92% according to Hosbec. It's the most demanded destination in the Comunidad Valenciana, with over 80% of the hotel capacity open, totaling around 120,000 operational places. Valencia follows with 90% occupancy, mainly from last-minute and international tourists (60%). Costa Blanca records 86%, Valencia province 85%, and Castellón around 85%. The Comunidad Valenciana's hotel sector ends a memorable year marked by resilience and professionalism.
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Saudia estrenará sus A321XLR en rutas a Madrid y Barcelona

🛫 Saudia, Saudi Arabia's largest airline, has purchased 15 Airbus A321XLRs. From August 1, these will replace Boeing 787s on the four weekly flights to Madrid, increasing to six flights weekly. Barcelona will see a switch from B787s to A321XLRs on October 27, maintaining three weekly flights. The A321XLR debuts on May 23 to Vienna, followed by routes to the Maldives, Moscow, Athens, Geneva, and Mauritius. Configured for 120 economy and 24 business seats.
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Los hoteles españoles intensifican su ofensiva contra Booking

🏨 Más de 1,700 hoteles españoles se unieron a una demanda judicial contra Booking, duplicando los 800 participantes de julio. Esperan recuperar 1,000 millones de euros a partir del primer semestre de 2026. Aproximadamente 1,200 hoteles han proporcionado documentación para una demanda de 300 millones de euros. La primera sentencia podría llegar entre finales de 2027 y principios de 2028. En 2024, la CNMC multó a Booking con más de 413 millones de euros por abuso de posición dominante.
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Varios heridos por turbulencias en un vuelo de Ryanair a Tenerife

✈️ Ryanair's Boeing 737 Max flight FR1211 encountered severe turbulence on Sunday, half an hour after departing Birmingham for Tenerife. The turbulence occurred at 37,000 feet near Brest, France, prompting the pilot to issue an emergency code 7700 and return to Birmingham. Landing 50 minutes after takeoff, several passengers and two crew members sustained minor injuries. The plane resumed its journey at 10,000 feet, departing at 21:00 and reaching Tenerife without further incidents.
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