Alex Cuenca

✈ El juez Juan Carlos Peinado ha solicitado a la UCO que investigue novedades en el rescate de Air Europa. Ayer se dictó una providencia que podría reactivar la investigación. La Audiencia Provincial de Madrid había anulado un auto anterior sobre el caso en noviembre, debido a la falta de motivación y relevancia en la investigación inicial. La decisión responde a recursos de la defensa de Begoña Gómez y la Fiscalía.

🌏 Pedro Sánchez announced plans to request associate membership for Catalonia and the Basque Country in UN Tourism, headquartered in Madrid, reflecting multilateral participation. This follows the model of entities like Aruba and Flandes in the organization of 154 states and 400 affiliates. Additionally, from January, a national transport pass will be available for €60 monthly, or €30 for under-26s, maintaining current discounts throughout 2026.

📅 CEAV's frustration grows as over a year after the controversial traveler registration under Real Decreto 933/2021 began on December 2, 2021, no ministerial order has been published to ease the burden. The decree requires agencies and accommodations to collect 42 data points from clients. CEAV President Carlos Garrido highlights technical issues and client resistance. Mercedes Tejero seeks a new ministerial order for MICE and group travel exemptions, while Vice President José Manuel Lastra states compliance remains "impossible.

🛩 Aena, a public-private company, faces tensions as the British fund TCI exerts influence despite owning only 6.25% of shares. TCI, led by Sir Christopher Hohn, pressures for airport fee hikes. Regional bodies like Canarias oppose these increases. During the pandemic, TCI pressured Aena to cut labor costs, contrasting with Aena's decision to maintain salaries. ASAE criticizes Aena's partial privatization and undervaluation, with share prices quadrupling from the 58 euros initial public offering.