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Miguel Praga

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Ávoris busca la reconciliación con Viajes El Corte Inglés

📈 Ávoris seeks to mend ties with Viajes El Corte Inglés (VECI), after a breakup in mid-2024 over an Imserso tourism program dispute. VECI axed incentives for Ávoris products, including Travelplan and Catai, but Tourmundial thrived with a 39.8% growth to €172.7 million. Meanwhile, Ávoris' Travelplan grew just 6.2% to €257 million, and Catai a mere 1.2% to €162.3 million in 2024. Key departures like Toni Frau and Pilar López to competitors add complexity.
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El turismo de Estados Unidos a México se tambalea

🗺 In 2025, Mexico's tourism sees a sharp decline, with Yucatán region experiencing a 56% drop in visitors, notably affecting the Riviera Maya. U.S. political climate under Donald Trump impacts travel, causing fear among non-native Americans about re-entry issues. Airlines cancel flights; Volaris reduces routes from Tijuana. Cancún reports a 6% passenger decrease, while Riviera Maya hotels witness nearly 50% fewer guests, partly due to service issues and a severe sargassum seaweed invasion.
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Trump quita a los chinos la ventaja de volar por Siberia

✈ In the last two years, Chinese airlines have replaced European and American airlines on routes between these regions. Chinese airlines benefit from flying over Russian Siberia, saving costs, while Western airlines avoid Russia due to sanctions, increasing flight times and costs. The US has now banned Chinese airlines, including Air China and China Eastern, from flying over Russia to the US, effective in 30 days. This aims to level the playing field for American airlines but does not affect European routes.
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Iberia: “El rendimiento del A321XLR supera lo esperado”

✈️ Iberia's COO, Ramiro Sequeira, reports improved performance from their A321XLR fleet, with four active planes and three expected by 2026. One aircraft (EC OOJ) is under repair due to a bird strike. Iberia plans for eight A321XLRs but desires more. The airline will also receive four A320s and three A350s in 2026. Their A330/350s average 15.5 flight hours per day, while A320s average 10.2 hours—better than previous years.
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¿Se acuerdan de lo que anunciaban en la pandemia?

✈ In the aftermath of COVID-19, predictions about a permanent decline in tourism proved incorrect. Instead, demand surged unprecedentedly over three years, leading to increased prices. Airports like Barajas, El Prat, Alicante, and Valencia require expansion to accommodate the influx. Despite concerns about fear and environmental impact, human behavior defied forecasts, fueling a tourism boom. This highlights the difficulty in predicting human actions, even by supposed experts.
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Las aerolíneas, en contra de reparar las grietas del B737

🛩 FAA discovers fuselage cracks in Boeing 737s. The FAA orders inspections to prevent accidents. U.S. airlines, backed by President Trump, oppose these inspections, citing financial impact. Airline industry spokesperson argues against grounding planes. This opposition is unprecedented, unlike usual aviation safety protocols. Secretary of State Sean Duffy, a former airline lobbyist, faces a unique challenge. The aviation industry prioritizes safety, but tensions rise over inspection directives.
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“Las escenas de precariedad con la venta del Imserso son inaceptables”

🗺 Óscar Regal, CEO de Viajes Embajador, criticizes the Imserso travel program for seniors, highlighting issues with planning and equitable distribution in Spain. Regal argues that it's unfair for retirees with maximum pensions to have the same access as those with minimum pensions. He notes that agencies earn €15 per booking, yet some management takes months, and 50% of trips lack transportation. The system needs a simpler, fairer allocation process to avoid physical queues and website overload.
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Un avión de Ryanair, a minutos de quedarse sin combustible

🛩 Grave incidente el 3 de octubre, cuando un Boeing 737 de Ryanair, en ruta de Pisa a Prestwick, aterrizó en Mánchester con combustible suficiente para solo 5-6 minutos más de vuelo (220 kg). El avión voló durante 4.5 horas, dos más de lo previsto, e hizo tres intentos fallidos de aterrizaje en Prestwick y Edimburgo. La tormenta Amy, con vientos de 160 km/h, afectó Gran Bretaña, causando caos en el transporte. Autoridades británicas investigan.
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Tenerife es un destino de primera con aeropuertos de segunda

🏠 Tenerife's high tourist season is set to begin, benefiting almost half the population involved in tourism. The island's southern region, especially Costa Adeje, sees significant improvements due to luxury hotel and residential developments. However, housing issues and traffic congestion remain problematic. The Insular Ring project could alleviate traffic and housing access. Both Tenerife airports require urgent updates, particularly Tenerife Norte, which struggles with capacity. Aena's delayed renovations highlight infrastructure challenges compared to airports in Madrid, Barcelona, and Palma.
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Veinticinco años preocupados por la naturaleza

🌊 Soltour, a Piñero Group tour operator, launched its first flight to Cancún in 1999. In Quintana Roo, Mexico, Piñero has significant real estate and hotels, boosting the local economy. The Eco-bahía Foundation, operating since 1999, has increased sea turtle births to over 2 million at Bahía Príncipe's beaches by reducing light pollution. They also support monarch butterflies by replanting milkweed. Additionally, the foundation educates citizens in Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
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