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Alex Cuenca

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La Audiencia Nacional blinda la confidencialidad del rescate a Air Europa

🛩 Audiencia Nacional, November 2023, Spain. Denies Transparency Council's appeal against SEPI's withholding of documents on Air Europa's €475 million rescue package granted in November 2020. SEPI's actions were backed by confidentiality regulations under the Solvency Support Fund for Strategic Enterprises. The ruling follows earlier decisions, including Plus Ultra's bailout. The case could be appealed to the Supreme Court, which will address the balance between public information access and confidentiality norms.
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Roban los datos de sus clientes a Air France-KLM

📡 Air France KLM experienced a cyberattack by the hacker group Shiny Hunters. These cybercriminals infiltrated the airline's systems, stealing customer data. The incident was detected after unusual activity was noticed, but many customers reported being informed about the breach. Shiny Hunters previously targeted Cisco, Google, and Qantas. The exact number of affected customers remains undisclosed. Air France KLM contacted customers, advising on protective measures while managing the breach's aftermath.
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Absentismo: distintas versiones en las agencias independientes

📅 August 2025, Spain: Carlos López Bahillo of Avasa highlights that nearly all agencies with over 10 employees faced absenteeism in recent months. Rubén Fernández from Airmet emphasizes its widespread impact across industries, urging collaborative solutions. Santos García of Nego notes a limited impact on smaller, independent travel agencies, citing close human resource management. Despite being a structural issue for some, its effects vary significantly across different agency sizes.
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¿Algo es normal en Air Europa?

🛫 Air Europa, October 2023: Despite its potential as an ideal acquisition target, major European airlines like Air France, Lufthansa, and IAG withdrew interest due to competition concerns and internal issues. Etihad and Turkish Airlines remain interested, but legal obstacles prevent non-European ownership. Air France exited earlier, and on Monday, Lufthansa confirmed no further interest. The Hidalgo family, current owners, face scrutiny, raising doubts about Air Europa's future as a leading long-haul Spanish airline.
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El Caso Talgo retrata a Renfe y al Ministerio

🚄 Renfe, in late July 2025, withdrew five Talgo Avril trains from the high-speed line between Madrid and Barcelona due to cracks in bogies. Speed was reduced to 250 km/h from 350 km/h on a 190 km section between Atocha and Calatayud. Alternativa Sindical and Sindicato Ferroviario demanded the series S106 be removed for safety concerns. The SEPI invested 75 million euros in Talgo after blocking a Hungarian firm's bid due to strategic reasons.
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Iberia bate todos sus récords de vuelos y plazas a América Latina

✈️ Iberia, 2025, transatlantic routes: over 5.5 million seats, 5% more than 2024. Over 350 weekly flights between Latin America and Europe. Peru: two daily flights; Chile: 12 weekly; Puerto Rico: 11 weekly; Dominican Republic: two daily from late 2025. Buenos Aires: three daily; São Paulo: two daily. Mexico City and Bogotá: three daily. New Recife route starts December 13 with three weekly flights. Expansion strengthens Iberia's position in Latin America, says Marina Colunga.
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Europa rectifica: permite sólo una micromaleta gratis

🛅 European Parliament's Transport Committee, months ago, approved free allowance of two carry-on bags but now only supports one small bag. The proposed dimensions total 100 cm, similar to Ryanair's 40x30x20 cm (90 cm total), with additional charges for larger bags. The initial proposal lost momentum as MEPs reconsider, influenced by lobbying. Matteo Ricci, involved in negotiations, is now focused on regional governance and corruption allegations. Final decisions await European Parliament and Council sessions.
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Imserso: indignación por los suplementos que encarecerán los viajes

🏡 Jubilados del Imserso enfrentarán recargos de hasta 200 euros en la temporada 2025-2026, duplicando el precio base de algunos viajes. Dos suplementos de 100 euros cada uno aplican para viajes en temporada alta y para un segundo viaje. La tarifa plana de 50 euros para pensionistas con menos recursos no debe reducir las plazas, las cuales han disminuido en 7,056 a nivel nacional, afectando la alta demanda, especialmente en Baleares.
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Hidalgo regresa exultante de Turquía

💰 Javier Hidalgo, five years after stepping down as CEO of Air Europa, is negotiating to sell up to 25% of the airline. Recently, he returned from Istanbul after meetings with Turkish Airlines and Etihad. The sale could raise €200-300 million to repay SEPI loans and demonstrate financial stability. Hidalgo is supported by Richard Clark, Air Europa’s general manager, while CEO Jesús Nuño de la Rosa remains on the sidelines. Juan José Hidalgo hopes for a broader deal amid Spain's political turbulence.
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Almería y Málaga lideran el repunte de precios hoteleros en Andalucía

💸 Almería and Málaga led hotel price increases in Andalucía in early summer 2025, rising 13.82% and 13.19% respectively, surpassing the national average. Andalucía's hotel rates jumped 7.61%, with average room prices reaching €129.13. Tourist spending doubled from 2021, now at €86.52 daily. Cádiz and Córdoba saw price drops of 3.15% and 3.78%. Despite 89% occupancy in July, nearly 45% of Andalusian families can't afford vacations, with stays exceeding €3,200 per fortnight.
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