Miguel Praga

🛫 Spirit Airlines declared bankruptcy under Chapter 11 in the U.S., marking its second bankruptcy in 2023, after reducing its debt by $800 million. CEO Dave Davis announced the need for further restructuring. Initially, Spirit was to be acquired by Frontier, but a better offer from JetBlue was rejected by the American Competition Commission, leaving Spirit without a merger. Operating mainly on the U.S. East Coast from Florida, Spirit now faces an uncertain future.

🛩 Air traffic controllers in France, represented by SNCTA, plan a national strike on September 18, citing wage demands and operational governance changes. Previous strikes on July 3-4 led to 3,000 cancellations. Neighboring countries, including Spain, are affected due to disrupted overflights. Airlines urge France to limit strike impacts to domestic flights only. Ryanair calls for EU intervention, but Brussels remains silent. France's role is pivotal in European Commission dynamics.

🏨 Ana María Jaume, wife of Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, passed away. She was instrumental in supporting Escarrer during his 70-year career in the hotel industry. Passionate about mathematics, she helped establish Hoteles Mallorquines with Jerónimo Alberti. As a devoted mother and wife, she supported Escarrer at every milestone. The couple, deeply religious, traveled the world together while maintaining a strong Catholic faith.

🗺 Spain, August 2025: Due to extensive wildfires, there's a notable decline in tourism as travelers avoid areas like burnt forests, opting for other destinations. Despite some regions offering attractive vacation deals near affected zones, the demand for Spanish holidays has plummeted. In comparison, both tourists and non-tourists prioritize personal interests over solidarity, focusing on value and quality in their purchases, whether for vacations, clothing, or cars.

✈️ Ryanair will become the first airline to eliminate paper boarding passes on November 2, except in Morocco due to local regulations. Currently, 85-90% of passengers use mobile boarding passes. Digital boarding will be mandatory, but if a passenger's phone is unavailable, airport staff will assist based on prior online check-in. Ryanair will cease the €20 fee for reprinting boarding passes. Tirana Airport in Albania plans to go digital by March next year.