Miguel Praga

✈️ Qatar Airways recently announced the purchase of 160 Boeing aircraft during Donald Trump's visit to the Gulf. However, to balance its relations, Qatar canceled its order for 25 Boeing 737 Max 10s due to certification delays and switched to Airbus for its short-haul fleet. This move followed a past dispute with Airbus over A350 paint issues, highlighting Qatar's strategic shift to maintain competitive pricing by diversifying its suppliers.

✈️ Emirates Airbus A380 faced strong winds at Manchester Airport, disrupting the initial landing attempt. The crew had to abort after the rear landing gear touched the runway, as seen in a video by Airliners Live. The successful landing occurred on the second attempt. 2025.

🛩 During the pandemic, Latam, a merger of Lan and Tam, and Gol faced bankruptcy. Now, Azul, Brazil’s third major airline, also declared bankruptcy on Wednesday due to financial troubles. Azul's stock dropped 40% that day, marking a 70% decline this year. CEO John Rodgerson plans debt restructuring talks. Previously, Azul swapped $550 million debt for shares and issued $500 million in bonds. United and American Airlines will provide $300 million.

🎪 Viajes El Corte Inglés, in 2024, ended Ávoris' exclusive Disney parks sales, including Disneyland Paris. They now have authorization to distribute Disney products at about 500 Traveltool-affiliated agencies via Smytravel. In 2024, Disney parks attracted 142.1 million visitors, highlighting their demand and profit margins. This shift boosts Traveltool's agency network, while competitors, displeased with Ávoris' previous exclusivity using LePlan and Touring Club, welcome the change.

📰 ONU Turismo's internal conflict coincides with its executive council meeting. On May 30, a new secretary-general for 2026-2029 will be elected. Spain and 19 countries seek an interim mandate from June 1 to December 31, urging current secretary-general Zurab Pololikashvili's immediate removal due to alleged ethical violations. Criticisms include misuse of resources for personal campaigning and alleged vote-seeking practices. Concerns over his ability to maintain neutrality persist, prompting demands for organizational integrity.

🌍 Easyjet lanzará una nueva ruta desde Londres Gatwick a Rímini, Italia, este invierno. Rímini, ubicada en Emilia Romagna, es famosa por sus playas, pero recibe principalmente turistas locales. Easyjet ofrecerá paquetes turísticos por alrededor de 700 euros por semana. La aerolínea comenzará con dos vuelos semanales, buscando diversificar destinos fuera de España y Portugal para los turistas británicos. Este movimiento busca explorar preferencias de viaje aún no acostumbradas a las vacaciones italianas.