Miguel Praga

🗺 One month after the Imserso sales began on October 6, many travel slots remain available due to cancellations by agencies. These agencies initially book numerous slots, later canceling those unsatisfactory to clients. Demand remains high for popular destinations like the Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, and Levante, while other options are often ignored. Companies Turismo Social and Mundicolor must distribute 36% of each travel package proportionally across the months.

🛩 Air France KLM's net profits dropped by 7% in Q3 2025, despite a 2.5% increase in revenue to €9.2 billion, with profits not exceeding €1.2 billion. The stock market reacted with an 11% drop in the group's value. Fuel costs decreased by nearly 9%, but the new French solidarity tax and rising airport fees are cited as issues. Last summer, low profits were attributed to the Paris Olympics deterring travelers. Debt levels remained stable.

💸 IAG reports a net profit of 1,402 million euros for Q3, down 2.3% from 1,435 million a year ago. Year-to-date profits reach 2,703 million euros, a 15.5% increase. Q3 revenues stand at 9,328 million euros, one million less than in 2024. Year-to-date revenues rise 4.9% to 25,234 million euros. CEO Luis Gallego emphasizes strong results and plans for shareholder returns in February 2025. Despite economic concerns, IAG anticipates continued revenue growth.

🛫 Transporting tourists from Scotland to the Mediterranean or Canary Islands is increasingly problematic due to alcohol and substance issues. Police incidents have doubled since pre-pandemic times, with 755 cases in 2024 compared to just over 400 annually before COVID. In 2023, there were 604 incidents. Onboard incidents rose to 104 in 2023 from 20 in 2019, with 69 incidents already recorded in 2025. Edinburgh Airport has seen the most issues. Airlines threaten blacklists and legal claims for disruptive behavior.

🛩 Incidente de Vueling, 5 de noviembre, Alvedro, La Coruña. Un Airbus A321 impactó con aves, retrasando 10 horas el vuelo a Barcelona. La aerolínea IAG despachó una aeronave de reemplazo para recoger a los 200 pasajeros afectados. Estos recibieron vales de 6 y 12 euros para gastos durante la espera. El vuelo finalmente despegó a las 19:25 horas.