Miguel Praga

🛩 Incidente en el aeropuerto de Alicante cuando un Boeing 737 Max de Ryanair golpeó la pista con la cola durante el despegue hacia Lisboa. Sin consecuencias graves, la tripulación decidió regresar tras verificaciones al noroeste del aeropuerto. Aterrizaron sin incidentes en la pista 10. Controladores informaron a través de su cuenta de X.

⚽ Simeone's behavior, regarding Vinicius Jr., has sparked controversy, reminding many of his reputation as a provocateur. Although known for his coaching at Atlético Madrid, in 2021, he was unexpectedly named a UNWTO ambassador by former Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili at Fitur. The decision, seemingly influenced by connections with Atlético's president Cerezo, has faced criticism for lacking genuine contributions to tourism, unlike figures like Del Bosque or Ancelotti.

🌴 Joan Trian Riu, director ejecutivo de Riu, discusses ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting the tourism sector in Cuba, Colombia, and Mexico due to Donald Trump's policies. Although a partial Caribbean airspace closure occurred during an operation in Venezuela, no cancellations have been reported. In 2025, despite a hurricane in Jamaica, European operations had a record year, while American operations were impacted by uncertainty. Expectations for 2026 reflect continued growth.

✈ Vueling, led by Carolina Martinoli, will present its "Rumbo 2035" plan on January 14 in Barcelona. The plan focuses on five pillars: fleet, network, passengers, profitability, and digitalization. Key change: transitioning from a 100% Airbus fleet to include 50 Boeing 737s, starting in October 2026. The current fleet has 130 Airbus A320s. IAG, Vueling's parent company, ordered the Boeings. Iberia, another IAG airline, announced a €6 billion expansion in June.

🛩 Un tragically fatal accident occurred at Gran Canaria Airport when a 20-year-old Groundforce employee collided with a parked vehicle. This unfortunate event happened soon after he began working with the company last November. Despite immediate medical assistance, he passed away in the hospital during surgery. Colleagues cite inadequate safety measures and staff shortages amid record traffic as ongoing concerns, contributing to high-pressure work conditions where safety protocols are often compromised.

🛫 Norwegian transported 1.75 million passengers in December. Despite celebratory press statements, investors reacted negatively, leading to a stock price dip on the Oslo exchange. The reason? Passenger numbers were lower compared to the previous December. While it's not catastrophic, it highlights the risks of overreliance on marketing spin. Norwegian's future plans remain on track, but this incident serves as a reminder of the ease of self-deception in corporate communications.