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Miguel Praga

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Vueling desafía a Turkish: redobla su apuesta por Estambul

✈️ Vueling, led by Carolina Martinoli, will double its flight capacity between Barcelona and Istanbul from 7 to 13 weekly flights starting summer 2026. The low-cost airline first launched this route in October last year with three weekly flights. Competing with Turkish Airlines, which operates 3-4 daily flights, and Pegasus with 1-2 daily flights, Vueling aims to capture market share in Istanbul. Turkish Airlines plans to acquire 26%-27% of Air Europa in 2026.
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Riu ensalza el “esfuerzo extraordinario” de su personal en Jamaica

📈 Riu commends its workers in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa, the first recorded Category 5 storm to hit the country. Impacting seven hotels and over 4,000 rooms, operations continue with limited services as repairs progress. The situation has stabilized, aiding infrastructure recovery, notably roads. With reopened airports in Kingston and Ocho Ríos, repatriation efforts are underway. Five injured individuals received care and are recovering. Riu coordinates with tour partners for customer returns.
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Una naviera compra una playa a sus cruceristas en Santorini

🏖 Royal Caribbean is innovating by purchasing private islands and beaches for cruise tourists. Already operating in the Bahamas, plans are underway in Haiti, Chile, Mexico, Vanuatu, and Santorini, Greece by 2026. Santorini, with 15,000 residents, will host a private beach. The cruise line brought over 250,000 tourists to the island last year and plans 97 stops in 2026 with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity. Despite local opposition, the project is confirmed.
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Booking gana más pese a perder las tarifas exclusivas

💸 In the first summer without guaranteed best-price contracts, Booking sold 14% more, reaching $49.7 billion in reservations. Commissions rose by 13%, totaling $9 billion. The European Competition Authority's decision ended these contracts due to hotel pressure. Despite this, Booking thrives with a loyal user base, continuing its success as a top travel portal. Headquarters: Amsterdam.
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¿Qué sentido tiene el modelo de Aena?

💸 Aena reported net profits of approximately €1.5 billion in the first nine months of this year, boasting margins of 60% EBITDA. Questions arise regarding the justification for maintaining minimally active small airports in Spain and the significant increase in airport fees beyond inflation. The debate includes whether the state's majority ownership in Aena fulfills a social role or if it should manage foreign airports, like those in London and Brazil.
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Récord de vuelos entre Madrid y Caracas: dominan Iberia y Air Europa

✈ Las aerolíneas han aumentado los vuelos entre Madrid y Caracas a un récord de 19 por sentido para la temporada de invierno. Iberia y Air Europa lideran con 5 vuelos cada una, seguidas por Plus Ultra con 3. Estelar y Laser, aerolíneas venezolanas, también operan 3 vuelos semanales cada una. Un aumento del 100% en el precio del combustible por Nicolás Maduro previamente amenazó la ruta, pero la alta demanda la ha revitalizado.
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El valor de Lufthansa sube pese a ganar sólo un 12% menos

🛩️ Lufthansa, July-September 2025, reported €966 million in profits—a 12% drop from the previous year. Despite predicting a worse summer, their stock rose 4%. The group includes Eurowings, Austrian, Swiss, Brussels, and Ita. Current challenges include delivery issues and managing costs, but they anticipate €1.6 billion in annual profits. They plan to cut 4,000 jobs. Passenger numbers and revenue have increased, hinting at recovery.
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La masificación turística, una reflexión necesaria

🗺 Who? The article discusses insights from an experienced airline executive and mentions Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2. When? Insights are drawn from over 40 years of experience. Where? The context includes popular European destinations, with examples from Spain. What? The article addresses the challenges of mass tourism and the saturation of destinations due to low-cost airlines. How? Solutions include diversifying destinations to Asia and South America. Emphasizes sustainable tourism development and calls for industry changes.
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Turkish logra el apoyo de China antes de entrar en Air Europa

🛩 Turkish Airlines secured a historic 2.9 billion yuan ($412 million) loan from the Bank of China. This funding supports their $300 million acquisition of Air Europa. The investment aims to expand their fleet, business growth, and infrastructure at Istanbul Airport. CFO Murat Şeker emphasized the strengthened financial position and enhanced Turkey-China ties. This deal is set to help Turkish Airlines reach a fleet of 800 aircraft.
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Una toalla robada en un hotel, la historia que cautiva a Irak

🛁 Zainab Akla al-Saadi, una consejera del ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores de Irak, fue acusada de robar una toalla, un secador de pelo y una plancha del hotel Fairmont en Amman, Jordania. El incidente se ha convertido en un tema candente en Irak. La embajada iraquí en Amman solicitó una investigación. La acusada niega las acusaciones, alegando que es un intento de desprestigiar al gobierno. Un comité de investigación ha sido creado.
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