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Miguel Praga

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Air Europa: Clark, el mejor posible (y decano)

📈 Richard Clark, a British native from Manacor, joined Air Europa in December 1987 as an administrative assistant at the interline department. 38 years later, he officially becomes CEO of Air Europa, a role he informally held for years. Clark's journey through the company, under owners ILG and Globalia, earned him high regard within the industry. Revered for his dedication and leadership, he chose loyalty over numerous offers from rival firms.
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Movimiento en Mundosenior: Olga Villacampa abandona Ávoris

🚩 Olga Villacampa ends her tenure at Ávoris as of November 2025. She joined Ávoris in February 2024 to boost Mundosenior's private program. Previously, she spent two years at Iryo and held roles at Pangea, Latitudes, Travelplan, and Air Europa. Her position, specifically created for her, will not be filled. Beatriz Varela will continue to lead Mundosenior's commercial department.
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Westjet introduce el 737 Max de Madrid a Canadá

✈ WestJet, from May or June 2025, introduces six routes between Toronto or Halifax, Canada, and Europe using Boeing 737 aircraft. From Toronto, flights will go to Cardiff, Glasgow, and Ponta Delgada. From Halifax, routes include Copenhagen, Lisbon, and Madrid. Halifax, with a population of about 500,000, is economically vibrant. The Madrid route will operate four times weekly, covering nearly 5,000 kilometers in seven hours. This move opens new markets for WestJet.
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Viajes del Imserso: plazas libres por 305 euros a nueve destinos

🗺 Turismo Social offers Imserso travel for late November and early December, covering nine destinations. Each trip lasts five days and costs €305.75, with an additional €100 for a second Imserso trip. Departures include: November 24 from Santander, Huelva, Murcia, Orense, and Salamanca; November 27 from Madrid; November 28 from Oviedo; November 30 from Badajoz and Pontevedra; December 1 from Jaén, San Sebastián, and Ciudad Real; and December 6 from Barcelona.
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Halcón Viajes, la agencia más agresiva este Black Friday

💸 Black Friday sales from top Spanish travel agencies, including Halcón Viajes, B travel, Viajes El Corte Inglés, Nautalia, and Azulmarino, provide significant discounts. From November 3 to December 2, discounts range from 15% to 70%, with Viajes El Corte Inglés starting early on November 3. Highlights include up to 70% off at Halcón Viajes and €500 off Caribbean trips at B travel. Promotions extend to December 1, with varying savings across destinations.
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China recomienda no ir de turismo a Japón

🛫 Sanae Takaichi, Japan's new Prime Minister, warned that a Chinese attack on Taiwan would trigger a military response. Chinese tourists halted travel to Japan as a result, affecting the tourism sector. In 2024, Chinese tourists comprised 21% of all visitors to Japan. Airlines like Air China have introduced refund policies despite continuing ticket sales. The Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism advised reducing travel, potentially costing Japan 0.36% of its GDP.
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Mapa Group Travel: “Latinoamérica es uno de nuestros pilares más sólidos”

🗺 David Moré, director general de Mapa Group Travel, emphasized Latin America's pivotal role in the group's strategy during the annual Mapa Plus convention in Morocco. Held between Marrakech and the Agafay Desert, over 60 Latin American partners attended. The event unveiled a new digital platform for enhanced commercial management and previewed the 2026–2027 Mapa Plus catalog, featuring new cultural circuits and routes in Asia Central, Middle East, and Eastern Europe.
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Air Europa acuerda con Airbus la compra de 40 aviones A350-900

✈ Air Europa, led by Javier Hidalgo, signed a memorandum with Airbus for up to 40 A350-900 aircraft. Announced at the Dubai Airshow, this marks a strategic shift from Boeing to Airbus for long-haul fleet renewal. The A350s will enhance growth in Latin American markets with unmatched performance and savings. Juan José Hidalgo, Air Europa's president, highlights this order as a key strategic milestone, emphasizing the aircraft's exceptional cabin experience and operational efficiency.
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Los Airbus A319, a punto de desaparecer de la flota de Iberia

✈️ Iberia plans to retire its smallest aircraft, the Airbus A319, after two decades. Only three units, EC-KHM, EC-KUB, and EC-LEI, remain in service. The A319 seats 141 passengers, while the A321 holds 172-200, the A320 has 136-171, and the A320 Neo offers 180-186 seats. Iberia focuses on long-haul flights for better profitability, expecting 23 new planes to address fleet issues.
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Nuño relanzó Air Europa con el imprescindible Clark

✈️ Nuño de la Rosa left Air Europa after serving as CEO for 3 years and 4 months. He joined in July 2022, replacing Valentín Lago. His contract was due to end on June 23, 2027, aligning with the deadline to repay a €475 million state aid. Under his leadership, Air Europa achieved record profits, potentially doubling from €64 million to over €120 million, and struck a key partnership with Turkish Airlines.
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