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Miguel Praga

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Vueling, primera aerolínea en probar la ‘piel de tiburón’

🛩 Vueling, in 2025, in Europe, becomes the first airline to test shark-skin technology developed by MicroTau. This innovation involves applying a film on airplanes that mimics fish skin, aiming to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 4%. The initiative is part of Vueling's strategy to lower its carbon footprint and meet Europe's stringent environmental demands.
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EEUU detecta una variante de Covid en viajeros desde China

💉 Estados Unidos, del 22 de abril al presente, detecta viajeros con la variante NB1.8.1 de Covid procedente de China en aeropuertos. En Hong Kong y Taiwán, los casos aumentan significativamente, con más hospitalizaciones y algunas muertes. Desde marzo, esta variante se ha extendido en países occidentales. Aunque considerada no más peligrosa, se recomienda el uso de mascarillas en lugares concurridos.
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Airbnb, la oscuridad fiscal

💰 Airbnb faces scrutiny over tax practices. Some countries, like France, impose tourist taxes, complicating matters. Landlords, key to Airbnb's business, are reassured through complex tax reporting. Airbnb minimizes tax information shared with governments, citing logistical challenges. This selective compliance results in fines but provides a competitive edge against traditional long-term rentals. Despite these challenges, Airbnb navigates regulatory pressures to maintain its market position.
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Ábalos pide al Supremo que declare Hidalgo para contrarrestar a Pano

📖 José Luis Ábalos has requested Supreme Court magistrate Leopoldo Puente to summon three new witnesses: Juan José Hidalgo (Air Europa president), Leonor González Pano, and Koldo García. The case involves an alleged €500,000 bribe by Hidalgo, aiming for a €475 million state bailout for Air Europa during the Covid crisis. This alleged payment was reportedly mentioned by González Pano. Hidalgo's family denies the bribery claims, asserting all actions were legal.
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Lufthansa da un cargo importante a un belga en Brussels Airlines

🇧🇪 Brussels Airlines, Belgium's largest airline, has had an all-German executive team for four years under its owner, Lufthansa. Changes are afoot as Tillman Reinshagen departs, and Filip Aerts, 53, a Belgian, returns to the company as Chief Operations Officer. Aerts previously worked for Sabena, Brussels Airlines' predecessor. Dieter Vranckx, previously Brussels' Belgian CEO until February 2021, now serves as Lufthansa's Chief Commercial Officer. Despite local criticism, Brussels Airlines remains integral to Lufthansa's strategy.
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Castigo de España al turismo inglés con el coste del móvil

📶 Europa y Gran Bretaña han firmado un acuerdo en diciembre de 2024 para simplificar el tránsito entre ambos. Sin embargo, el roaming móvil gratuito, vigente cuando Gran Bretaña estaba en la UE, se eliminará debido a la oposición de España e Italia. Movistar, que mantenía gratuidad, tendrá que cobrar, afectando a viajeros ingleses y europeos en España y Gran Bretaña. España sostiene que mantener la gratuidad incrementaría las tarifas locales.
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Viajes del Imserso: fechas de venta, precios y plazas por destinos

🗺 Imserso, 2025/2026, Spain, tourism program, September start, October travel. Costs: Coastal tourism - €309.22 (10 days, transport), €244.04 (8 days, transport). Island tourism - Baleares €353.37 (10 days, transport), Canarias €464.72. Total 879,213 places: Coastal 440,284, Islands 228,142, Circuits 210,787. High season/second trips add €200. Top destinations: Andalucía (159,357), Comunidad Valenciana (153,754).
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JetBlue planta cara al A321XLR de Iberia en la ruta Madrid-Boston

🛫 JetBlue launches a seasonal route between Boston and Madrid, operating until October 25, 2025. This marks the first nonstop connection between the two cities by a U.S. airline. Promotional round-trip fares start at €599 in economy and €1,999 in premium. The route, serviced by A321 aircraft, offers daily flights. JetBlue will compete with Iberia, which also connects Madrid and Boston daily, planning to double its flights from June 2025 using A321XLR aircraft.
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Cae el mito suizo: Swiss cancela 1.400 vuelos

🛩 Swiss, the Lufthansa group airline, canceled 1,400 flights for summer 2025 due to aircraft and pilot shortages. Shanghai and Chicago routes are most affected. Issues arise from reduced pilot hours due to a new labor agreement, higher-than-expected sick and parental leaves, and training demands for A350 pilots. Fleet issues include five A220 planes grounded due to Pratt & Whitney engine problems. Swiss misjudged capacity, impacting its precision reputation.
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Easyjet este invierno: más oferta y pasajeros, pero más pérdidas

🛩 EasyJet reported a loss of 460 million euros in the first semester starting October, an increase from the 415 million euros loss last year. Revenue increased by 8% to 4.2 billion euros despite the absence of Easter within this period, which typically boosts business. Passenger numbers and seat offerings each rose by 8% and 6%, respectively. The company expects similar results to last year, forecasting improvement from increased demand during the summer season.
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