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Alex Cuenca

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Peligran las indemnizaciones por vuelos retrasados en Europa

✈ The EU is considering modifying flight delay compensation regulations, potentially increasing the delay threshold for eligibility from 3 hours to 5, 9, or 12 hours, based on flight distance. Airhelp CEO Tomasz Pawliszyn warns this change could prioritize airline profits over consumer welfare and disrupt CO2 emissions reduction efforts. The proposal, originating in 2013, is gaining serious attention since late last year, with over 80% of delayed flights potentially falling outside the compensation criteria.
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Prohens, sin socios para aprobar la subida de la ecotasa en verano

💰 The Baleares government, led by Marga Prohens, faces political deadlock over increasing the ecotax during high season, opposed by main partner Vox and other opposition. Vox refuses tax hikes affecting tourists and residents, yet open to discussing visitor regulation alternatives. Més per Mallorca demands ITS doubling year-round, while PSOE criticizes the government's negotiation willingness. Prohens' plan involves ecotax hikes between June-August, reductions from December-February, and exemptions for residents. Increases would range from €0.30 to €1.2 per night, with 5-star accommodations potentially rising from €4 to €5.2 or €5.5, and budget accommodations from €1 to €1.3 per night.
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Las aerolíneas chinas se vuelcan con Madrid-Barajas

🏨 Sichuan Airlines to launch direct route from Chengdu to Madrid on April 27 with four weekly flights using Airbus A330 for 305 passengers. Madrid-Barajas becomes a hub for Chinese airlines' routes between Asia and America. Capital Airlines adds fourth weekly frequency between Madrid and Hangzhou from June 22 to August 24. Madrid now has 8 destinations in China, 30 weekly frequencies, operated by six airlines, seeking to attract Asian tourists through Madrid's 'Plan Asia'. Barcelona-El Prat maintains connectivity with China without new route announcements.
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Un tripulante de cabina destapa las condiciones laborales de Ryanair

💸 An ex-cabin crew member detailed a negative experience after working nearly a year at Ryanair. Promised an annual salary of €27,000, actual pay fell short. Based in Dublin, the employee paid for housing without company coverage. Interpersonal issues were frequent, with tensions among staff and supervisors. Workers from the crew member's training lost over a month of flying due to un-renewed airport ID cards, costing them €70 per non-flying day. Ryanair's low-cost focus was criticized for neglecting employee welfare.
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Ouigo: billetes desde 9 euros para conectar Madrid, Valladolid y Levante

🚃 Ouigo to launch high-speed train tickets sale on March 6 at 12:00, offering 20 daily connections between Madrid, Valladolid, Valencia, Alicante, Albacete, Murcia, and Elche. Four round trips between Madrid-Valencia, two Madrid-Alicante (via Albacete), two Madrid-Murcia (via Albacete and Elche), one daily Valladolid-Valencia and Valladolid-Alicante (via Cuenca, Segovia, Madrid). Tickets from €9 for travel between June 30 and September 14, with special rates for children: €7 (ages 4-13), free for under 3.
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Ofensiva de Meliá, Riu, Barceló e Iberostar para captar personal para verano

🏨 Major hotel chains in Spain are recruiting thousands of employees anticipating a historic summer with over 100 million tourists. Meliá needs to fill 1,797 vacancies in Calviá, Ibiza, Menorca, and Benidorm, offering free lodging in areas like Fuerteventura and engaging in job fairs and academic partnerships. Iberostar plans to offer up to 1,500 jobs by 2025, focusing on the Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, and Andalusia, promoting dual vocational training and free housing. Riu aims to hire 4,500 staff in the Canaries for full occupancy, with challenges in kitchen and dining staff recruitment, while Baleares recruitment is aided by student temporary workers. Barceló approached 1,500 new hires last year and is addressing the declining interest in service sector jobs and rising absenteeism by providing employee accommodations in the Balearics and Canaries.
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Las aerolíneas frenan la sangría: de 53 quiebras en 2020 a 19 en 2024

🛫 In 2024, IATA reported 19 airline closures, the lowest in a decade, while 28 new airlines started operations. Traditional airlines suffered the most with 11 closures, followed by seven low-cost and one cargo airline. The peak of airline bankruptcies was in 2020 during the pandemic, with 53 companies folding. Europe and Asia-Pacific saw the most new airlines, while North America showed few entrants. Economic uncertainty, high operational costs, supply chain difficulties, and geopolitical tensions hindered new competitors in 2024.
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Iberia pierde a un piloto ex de Aviaco con 40 años de trayectoria

✈️ Air traffic controllers bid farewell to Captain Carlos Chiarri on his final flight before retirement after nearly 40 years in aviation with Aviaco and Iberia. The tribute was shared on the controllers' Twitter account (@controladores), with well-wishes for his retirement and time with family. He is described as a "grandísima persona" and encouraged to enjoy retirement with his colleague Esperanza.
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Así es el plan de Baleares para subir la ecotasa en temporada alta

🗽 The government of Baleares will increase the ecotax during high season, with hikes ranging from €0.30 to €1.2 per night based on accommodation type. Five-star establishments will see the tax rise from €4 to €5.2 or possibly €5.5 per night, while budget accommodations like hostels will increase from €1 to €1.3 per night. The higher rates apply from June to August, with reductions in winter (December to February) and no changes during other months. The measure, seeking legal exemption for Baleares residents, awaits support from either Més or Vox for passage as the Partido Popular lacks a majority. Hoteliers oppose the increase, anticipating backlash at the upcoming ITB Berlin fair, yet President Marga Prohens views it as a strategy to manage tourist influx and combat overcrowding.
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Sansavini: “Los sindicatos se pueden llevar por delante a Iberia Express”

✈ Iberia Express faces a dispute with UPPA over pilot collective bargaining agreement updates, risking competitiveness. IAG CEO Luis Gallego suggests Iberia Express could be replaced by a new low-cost airline or enhance partnership with Air Nostrum if no agreement is reached. Options include launching a new airline with its own AOC or reinforcing Air Nostrum collaboration. CEO Carlos Gómez warns of uncertainty and potential business model risks for Iberia Express.
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