Alex Cuenca

🚀 A Vueling A320 departing from Málaga to Gran Canaria diverted to Lanzarote due to possible cabin smoke. Enaire's Control Center in the Canary Islands ensured a safe landing on runway 03, re-routing other flights to mitigate risk. The plane landed without issues, was checked by firefighters, and normal operations resumed, allowing other diverted planes to return to their paths.

✈ On a recent Monday, 200 Imserso travelers from Catalonia experienced a flight cancellation at El Alquián Airport, Almería, due to an aircraft malfunction of airline AlbaStar. Scheduled for 18:45 to Barcelona, the issue was notified just 10 minutes before boarding. A mechanic from Málaga was required for repairs, prompting the provision of three buses to transport the passengers to Málaga Airport for their rescheduled return, after a 10-day stay in Roquetas de Mar. This incident follows a similar event less than two months prior, involving an eight-hour delay for another Imserso group at the same airport.

💰 Travel agencies in Spain are witnessing a sales dynamism similar to the post-pandemic boom of 2023 and 2024. Representatives from CEAV, UNAV, and Fetave report a very positive trend in early bookings for the summer season, benefiting consumers with cheaper prices. UNAV's manager, Iván Méndez, notes a complete restoration of the pre-pandemic early booking model, reducing last-minute deals. The demand from foreign tourism is also high, influencing the booking pace. CEAV's president, Carlos Garrido, expresses moderate optimism for summer reservations, which typically rise after Easter. Fetave's leader, César Gutiérrez, sees growing interest in medium to long-distance destinations, cruises, and international circuits, indicating a return to normalcy.