Miguel Praga

📊 Air Europa Holidays, relaunched two years ago by Air Europa and Viajes El Corte Inglés, is now a significant income source. Managed by Logitravel, it has expanded content, achieving high sales volumes. Initial offerings were limited, but the partnership intensified, leading to increased reservations. Unlike Globalia's failed project with TuBillete.com, this alliance has restored Air Europa Holidays' commercial traction amid strong tourism demand.

🚩 The AUGC reports the mistreatment of guards following a violent incident on a Ryanair flight landing at Gran Canaria's airport. Two officers were injured by a combative MMA fighter passenger. Lacking basic tools like tasers, the guards felt unprotected. The assailant was released, leaving injured agents on sick leave. The AUGC criticizes the risk to civil guards, noting their inadequate resources to handle such threats.

💡 Iberia's Airbus A321XLR suffered significant damage in early August at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport after hitting a vulture during takeoff. The collision destroyed the radome and cracked the pressure bulkhead, impairing the left engine. Repairs are estimated to take over four months, with the aircraft expected to return to service by late December, barring unforeseen issues.

🛩 Dubái: Airbus, led by commercial director Christian Scherer, announced at an aerospace fair the potential development of the A350-2000, a larger model than the A350 but smaller than the A380. This follows Boeing's plan for an even larger 777 model. Airbus faces challenges with the A350's engine performance in high temperatures, with Emirates opting out of purchasing due to maintenance concerns, while Etihad proceeded with acquisition. Airbus claims engine improvements are ready. No dimensions for new models were provided.

🌍 Participants of the CEAV-organized National Meeting of Spanish Travel Agencies in Santander criticized the Imserso tourism program's outdated approach and lack of sufficient spots. In 2023, 879,213 spots were available, a significant drop from 1.35 million in 2017. Irene Ravelo (ACAVYT) and Juan Antonio Rivadulla (AGAVI) highlighted the demand-supply gap. José Manuel Lastra (CEAV) noted that elderly incomes are now 18% above the average, suggesting a misalignment with the program's intended beneficiaries.

🛩 Etihad, la aerolínea de Abu Dabi, compró diez aviones A380, equipados con “The Residence” y 484 asientos totales. Durante la pandemia, retiraron estos aviones, pero desde 2022, han reintroducido ocho debido a la demanda y retrasos en nuevas entregas. El octavo A380 cubrirá la ruta diaria Abu Dabi-Tokio Narita, partiendo a las 21:25 y regresando a las 18:00. Etihad trabaja en recuperar un noveno avión.