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Miguel Praga

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Boeing: interés desesperado en el mercado por el 737Max

🛩 Boeing's stock surged over 6% on Wednesday due to better-than-expected first-quarter financial results, featuring an 18% increase in revenue to $19.5 billion, with commercial airplanes sales up 75% and sales of the 737 model soaring by 128%. Despite positive sales, final results remained negative but improved due to the sale of Digital Aviation Solutions. Boeing faces no tariff issues as it produces mostly in non-surcharge zones, although still affected by China's returned airplanes. An important sale in the Far East is anticipated soon.
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El avance de las aerolíneas chinas impacta en IAG

🛫 In 2024, International Airlines Group (IAG) faced intensified competition from Chinese airlines increasing their capacity to the UK and Europe. Despite flight bans over Russian airspace elevating fuel costs and flight times, IAG cited successful routes to Bangkok, Singapore, and Tokyo. Iberia resumed Tokyo flights in October, while British Airways halted Beijing but opened Bangkok from London-Gatwick and upped Tokyo frequencies. IAG's capacity grew by 27.5% over 2023 with an 88.9% passenger load factor, a 0.5 point rise from the previous year.
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Airbus presenta la cabina más lujosa de la aviación

📍 Airbus has unveiled the new luxurious cabin for A350-1000 aircraft, designed for two passengers. The cabin, lacking window access, includes private bathrooms, a dressing room, a bar, and a double bed. This high-end cabin is part of the A350-1000, known for its long flight range, used by Qantas for New York to Sydney flights. The cabin is labeled as the "most premium in the skies," catering to sophisticated high-end aviation demand. No prices were mentioned as they depend on airline configurations.
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Volotea: así marcha la devolución del rescate y del ICO

✈ Carlos Muñoz, CEO of Volotea, states the airline repaid €50 million of a €350 million aid package to withstand the Covid crisis, including €200 million from a state bailout and €150 million backed by the Official Credit Institute (ICO). Initially, Volotea's debt surged from zero to €350 million, now reduced to €310 million. The company renegotiated repayment terms, extending the deadline to pay back €36.2 million due in 2024 and 2025, now owing €14.5 million by the end of 2025 and the remaining €21.7 million between 2026 and 2028. Despite an Ebitda of €148 million and an Ebit of €35 million in 2024, the net result is undisclosed. Volotea reported a 2023 loss of €97.5 million, marking five consecutive years of losses.
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EEUU alerta al turismo del riesgo terrorista en Marruecos

📍 Marruecos, known for years of peace and tourism growth, faces a U.S. warning about potential terrorist attacks. The public advisory cautions Americans about unspecific threats targeting tourist sites, transport hubs, markets, malls, and government facilities. Citizens are advised to avoid crowded places, enroll in the State Department program for embassy alerts in Rabat, and consult insurers on evacuation or travel cancellation assistance.
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W2M refuerza su negocio mayorista con New Travellers

🏖 World2Meet (W2M) launches New Travellers Experience, an experiential tour operator, after a year on standby. The rebranded project, initially targeted at senior travelers, now aims to inspire travel based on affinities and lifestyles. Operating 100% B2B, the operator offers over 240 unique experiences with 65 guaranteed departures. It features three ranges: Amazing, with 160 planned and 60 guaranteed departures; Activos, offering 78 planned adventure trips; and Planes, a thematic multi-product line.
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Una pasajera demanda a Qatar: la tripulación le robó 600 dólares

💸 A passenger sued Qatar Airways for theft of $600 during flight QR738 from San Francisco to Kolkata via Doha on February 26. The incident, reported in California, occurred when $600 went missing from the passenger's wallet, which contained $4,100 and was later found near the lavatories. Post-flight, the passenger faced social media threats allegedly from individuals linked to the cabin crew. Qatar Airways has yet to comment on the lawsuit filed in California.
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Ryanair, con combustible barato por dos años, bajará sus tarifas

🛢 En abril, en el peor momento de las batallas arancelarias entre Estados Unidos y China, el precio del petróleo cayó a 60 dólares el barril. Michael O’Leary de Ryanair aseguró el precio del combustible a 60 dólares por dos años, permitiendo a la aerolínea bajar precios. Tras un retraso de aranceles por Trump, el petróleo subió, pero Ryanair ya tenía precio fijado. Durante el inicio de la guerra de Ucrania, Ryanair ahorró 1.400 millones de euros en combustible, mientras el precio oficial era de 100 dólares el barril.
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Vuelos especiales para la fuga de turistas en Srinagar

🚨 Over 25 tourists killed in a terrorist attack in Indian Kashmir, triggering a tourist exodus. Air India and IndiGo added four extra flights from Srinagar to Delhi and Mumbai due to surging demand. Indian government warns airlines against price hikes. Fare surcharges for flight cancellations or rescheduling waived until April 30. Pahalgam, the attack site, known as “the Switzerland of India," had no civilian attacks for three decades, despite ongoing conflict.
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