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Miguel Praga

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Las exploraciones turísticas no desveladas y las conocidas de Zapatero

🔍 José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, former Spanish Prime Minister, linked to communist and populist organizations, advises entities in Venezuela and China. On August 7, he signed a tourism and energy agreement with Liu Qibau, an advisor to the Chinese President, details unspecified. He also advised Air Europa on recovering debt from Venezuela, implicated in the "Begoña case." Former ministers José Bono (advisor to the Dominican government), Miguel Sebastián, and others maintain ties with diverse governments, acting as lobbyists and advisors. Zapatero often travels on private flights and stays in luxury hotels.
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Halcón y B travel se lanzan a sacar rédito de la fiebre por los créditos rápidos

🏖 Ávoris targets consumer spending recovery after a weak last-minute summer sales season. Halcón Viajes and B travel, its major retail networks, emphasize installment payments in their campaigns, offering up to 12 installments for purchases up to €10,000, reserved 30+ days before departure. The strategy aligns with a spike in consumer loan applications in Spain, despite doubts about the promotions' effectiveness compared to Viajes El Corte Inglés' widespread interest-free financing.
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Europa pide paralizar los vuelos a Líbano e Israel

🚀 EASA advises airlines to halt operations due to notable risks in the region. Incident on Saturday involved QFZ9964, a Qasem Air cargo flight from Iran, which was ordered by Israeli forces to abort landing at Beirut airport due to a suspected military shipment. Lebanese Transport Minister Ali Hamieh confirmed the interference with airport communications, with the aircraft returning to Tehran. Beirut's Rafic Hariri Airport is located near areas frequently targeted by Israeli air strikes but has not been attacked.
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Lufthansa también abandona rutas con la capital de China

✈ Lufthansa, following Virgin, British Airways, and Air France, scales back China flights, ceasing operations between Frankfurt and Beijing. Routes from Munich to Beijing continue, as do flights to Shanghai due to higher demand. The decision, aligning with competitors, takes effect in late October with the winter schedule. The move is temporary, driven by the need to avoid Russian airspace, which significantly raises costs. Chinese airlines, including Air China, maintain connections to European cities like Frankfurt.
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Aerolíneas Argentinas: veinte años perdiendo un millón de dólares al día

✈️ Argentina's Aerolíneas Argentinas, controlled by the peronist party, may be privatized as it has accumulated losses of $6.54 billion since 2008, averaging $400 million annually. The worst financial years saw losses over $600 million, while the best (under Macri's presidency) recorded $150 million. The airline loses $34 million monthly and $1.135 million daily. No candidates are currently interested in buying the heavily unionized and politically connected company. Meanwhile, Argentina debates the airline's fate amidst 8 million citizens living in indigence.
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Southwest, en crisis, se reinventa: reduce flota y cobra por asientos

✈ Southwest, the world's largest low-cost carrier, faces internal crisis and operational challenges. Two years ago, a major system failure caused chaos and significant costs. Key investor, Elliot Investment, publicly attacked CEO Bob Jordan but lacks support to dismiss him. Southwest plans to overhaul its seating policy, introducing paid seat selection and maintaining two free carry-on bags. The airline is selling part of its 694-aircraft fleet, all Boeings, due to excess capacity and awaiting 737 Max 7 certification affecting Hawaii routes. Financial performance is weak, with 497 firm aircraft orders exceeding needs.
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Wizz Air recula: no abrirá una filial y base en Arabia

✈ Wizz Air, an American-owned low-cost airline based in Hungary, planned to expand in Saudi Arabia but reversed its decision due to unforeseen outcomes. Jozsef Varadi, head of the company, announced there will be no Saudi license nor the forecasted 50-aircraft fleet. Instead, the first A321XLR aircraft will be based in Gatwick, London, flying to Jeddah from March next year. Challenges include the Ukraine war impact, Israeli conflict, Pratt & Whitney engine issues, and unsecured fuel prices. Wizz Air operates four brands: Wizz Air, Wizz Air Malta, Wizz Air UK, and Wizz Air Abu Dhabi.
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World2Fly y Onlinetours dan el salto a Italia con una agencia en Milán

🌍 World2Fly and Onlinetours launched a joint travel agency in Milan, Italy (Vía Lunigiana, 15) to promote Cuba, with flights from Madrid to Havana four times weekly (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday) and a fifth flight during summer. Onlinetours CEO Javier Leal expressed his satisfaction at the inauguration, marking a significant milestone in the company's history and international expansion. World2Fly offers four direct flights weekly from Madrid to Havana, increasing to five in summer, and direct connections from Lisbon to Cayo Coco and Varadero in the summer season.
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¿A qué tiene derecho un inglés?

🌄 Magaluf, Mallorca, is reportedly losing tourists due to policies against 'hooligan' behavior, according to the British tabloid press. Local Spanish authorities, elected by local voters, are responsible for these policies. The media often portrays Magaluf negatively, yet are now suggesting tourists are leaving because it's changing. Despite this, the eradication of such tourism is unlikely, as alcohol remains a primary attraction for some British tourists.
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