Miguel Praga

✈ A Tui Fly Boeing 787 Dreamliner en route from Amsterdam to Gran Canaria reported a medical emergency with a pregnant passenger on board. On August 31, 2025, Enaire's control center in Canarias facilitated a high-speed descent, prioritizing their landing. A nearby aircraft maneuvered to allow the plane's swift approach. Medical services awaited the arrival to provide urgent care. This incident was documented by Flightradar24 and shared by air traffic controllers on social media.

✈ In August 2025, five Boeing 777-200 aircraft, originally from Madagascar, were illicitly transferred to Iran, bypassing Western sanctions. Detained intermediaries, including Madagascar's aviation officials and a former transport minister, face charges of corruption and endangering public safety. Nine more are wanted. Indian nationals linked to Udaan Aviation are accused of being key facilitators. The planes, registered in Madagascar, took off for Iran, disabling transponders mid-flight to land undetected in Iranian airports.

🛫 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.