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Miguel Praga

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Premio a quien conciba niños en los hoteles de una cadena

🐬 Arche, a hotel chain with 23 locations in Europe, is tackling the demographic crisis by offering a €2,500 discount on apartment purchases to guests who conceive a child during their hotel stay, provided the child is born after moving in. Additionally, the family is offered a free celebration, such as a baptism, at one of their hotels. Verification relies on matching conception dates with the parents' simultaneous hotel stay.
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Costa Rica se cierra al tráfico aéreo por una avería de radar

✈ Miércoles, Costa Rica, una avería en el radar de control aéreo detiene todos los vuelos durante seis horas. El problema comienza de noche y se resuelve alrededor del mediodía. Aeropuertos afectados: Juan Santamaría en Alajuela y Guanacaste. Cinco vuelos impidieron aterrizar y tres no despegaron. Luís Miranda, subdirector de Aviación Civil, informa que la avería se originó en el Centro de Control de Área en Honduras. Espacio aéreo a más de 19,000 pies sin incidentes.
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Un detenido por el hackeo a los aeropuertos de media Europa

💻 Un hombre de unos 40 años fue detenido en West Sussex, sur de Inglaterra, por un ataque informático en sistemas de facturación de aeropuertos europeos, afectando Heathrow, Berlín y Bruselas. El ataque comenzó el viernes pasado y se prolongó todo el fin de semana, causando cancelaciones y retrasos. Collins Aerospace, fabricante del software atacado, fue el objetivo. Las aerolíneas recurrieron a sistemas manuales. El ataque pretendía exigir un rescate económico.
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Turkish: “Hay espacio para crecer en Latinoamérica con Air Europa”

📰 Turkish Airlines President Ahmet Bolat, as of 2024, confirms they intend to maintain a 26%-27% stake in Air Europa, preserving its independence. Their focus is a strong strategic partnership leveraging Air Europa's Latin American presence. The operation aims to fortify Air Europa in Madrid, not surpass Iberia. It enhances connections across Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia. The deal is expected to conclude within a year, with no changes to Air Europa’s leadership.
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Ávoris negocia la compra del grupo Mundo Joven

🌍 Ávoris, March 2025, Mexico, negotiations with Mundo Joven, which operates over 50 travel agencies. Mundo Joven is present in Guatemala, Argentina, Colombia, and Canada. Ávoris entered Mexico with the Catai brand in March through a partnership with Travel Shop, established by Mundo Joven a decade ago. Mexico is a key expansion market for Ávoris, aiming to launch its associated agencies division in the country.
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Los pilotos de Lufthansa se plantan por las pensiones

✈ Lufthansa pilots, facing pension fund collapse, demand annual improvements of €228 million, more than doubling current contributions. On September 30, a strike vote will be held if negotiations with Vereinigung Cockpit fail. Jens Ritter states Lufthansa's finances can't support the pilots' demands. Current pension plans were restructured in 2017, worsening conditions according to unions. Lufthansa warns of redirecting aircraft to more profitable operations if demands grow.
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British Airways prohíbe a su plantilla tomar café en público

🛫 British Airways has banned its flight crew from drinking anything other than water in public, as part of a new appearance and conduct code. Crew can drink coffee, tea, or soft drinks only in suitable venues like cafes, not while in uniform around passengers. The new guidelines specify nail polish colors, hairstyles, and sunglasses, aiming to improve the airline's image. Uniform blouses led to a ban on dark underwear, but this was changed after union complaints. Uniformed off-duty flying is also banned.
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Ryanair retrasa el fin de las tarjetas de embarque en papel

🛫 Ryanair will end paper boarding passes on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Passengers must use the digital boarding pass via the "myRyanair" app. Approximately 80% of Ryanair's over 206 million passengers already utilize digital passes. The transition aligns with trends in ticketing industries like festivals and sports. CMO Dara Brady mentions the quieter post-mid-term holiday period as a reason for the timing.
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W2M impulsa Cibeles a las puertas del arranque del Imserso

🗺 World2Meet (W2M) acquired Cibeles in November 2023, repositioning it for the senior travel segment. In 2026, Cibeles will triple its origins in the Canary Islands and double international airport departures. The agency will enhance senior-exclusive trips, including river cruises and national themed circuits. Cibeles, based in Madrid, was W2M's third acquisition, following Azul Marino and Viajes Eroski. It aims to lead the travel market for those over 55 with unique experiences and improved regional accessibility.
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Así es el nuevo Riu Plaza de Canadá: 352 habitaciones repartidas en 23 plantas

📍 Riu Hotels & Resorts has opened its first hotel in Canada, the Riu Plaza Toronto, a 4-star venue with 352 rooms. Located in Toronto's Entertainment District, it occupies 23 floors of a twin tower complex, which are 49 stories each. The hotel stands at 30 Widmer Street, featuring a blend of historic brick and modern glass facade. This new location is the 12th in Riu's urban line, alongside hotels in cities like New York, Berlin, and London.
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