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Miguel Praga

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Escarrer (Meliá): “Las reservas de 2026 superan las del año pasado”

📈 Meliá Hotels International, led by Gabriel Escarrer, anticipates a successful 2026, marking its 70th anniversary. In 2025, the company achieved a net profit of €88.5 million in the first half, a 72.4% increase from the previous year, driven by strong tourism demand. With 23 new openings in 12 countries planned for 2026, Meliá focuses on premium and luxury segments. Expansion continues in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and new markets like Roatán, Cusco, and Seychelles.
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Dos emergencias en vuelos de Ryanair a España el último día del año

✈ Dos incidentes ocurrieron el 31 de diciembre en vuelos de Ryanair hacia España. Un Boeing 737, en la ruta Marsella-Agadir, desvió a Valencia por una emergencia cardíaca. El vuelo recibió prioridad para el aterrizaje y asistencia médica. Más tarde, otro vuelo desde Karlsruhe a Tenerife Sur necesitó intervención policial y médica debido a un conflicto a bordo.
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Airbus acaba el año con la venta de 85 aviones a China

✈️ Airbus secures a major deal selling 85 A320 aircraft to Chinese companies at year-end. Spring Airlines plans to acquire 30 A320s for $4.13 billion, with delivery scheduled from 2028 to 2032. Juneyao Airlines is set to purchase 25 A320s under similar terms. China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) committed to 30 A320neos, with deliveries extending to 2033. This Tuesday's agreement includes potential model swaps before delivery.
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Iberia acelerará su expansión en América con otro A321XLR

✈️ Iberia, as of 2025, has added its seventh Airbus A321XLR to its fleet, with the eighth expected in 2026. The aircraft, registered as EC-ORE, was acquired from Toulouse and stationed in Madrid. This model enhances transatlantic routes such as Boston, Washington, and Puerto Rico, and opens new routes to Recife, Fortaleza, and Toronto. The A321XLR offers 182 seats across business and economy classes, achieving up to 40% fuel savings compared to wide-body aircraft.
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Ofensiva del Imserso para impulsar sus “otros viajes”

🌍 Imserso is encouraging pensioners to join their thermal program starting February 2026, offering 197,000 spots until December. The 10-day, full-board packages range from €302.14 to €452.90 per person. Applications for February-August closed on December 4, with a waitlist until May 14. September-December slots are open until May 15, with a waitlist until October 31.
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Wamos Air alcanzará una flota récord de 15 Airbus A330 en 2027

✈ Wamos Air plans fleet expansion through agreements with Abra, adding up to seven Airbus A330neo. In 2026, they'll introduce a new A330 with upgraded cabins, including business class and advanced entertainment systems. By 2027, Wamos Air will grow its fleet to 15 A330s, a historical high. The partnership with Abra enhances their ability to operate modern, efficient aircraft like the Boeing 787, strengthening long-haul operations and expanding airport accessibility.
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World2Fly dispara su beneficio y amplía la brecha con Iberojet

🛩 World2Fly, founded in January 2020 and operational since 2021, reported a net profit of €12.3 million in 2024. The airline's profitability has been rising, with past profits of €207,952 in 2021, €3 million in 2022, and over €8 million in 2023. In contrast, Iberojet ended 2024 with a €692,000 profit, its first since the pandemic. Despite improvements, Iberojet grapples with a €61.8 million net asset deficit.
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La ‘investigación profunda’ de Europa

💸 The European Commission approved €168 million in aid for French airline Corsair before Christmas, following a detailed investigation. This decision was made to prevent the airline's collapse and amidst political pressure. Minimal slot adjustments were made to avoid competitive disruption, echoing past measures involving Iberia. The article criticizes the Commission's approach, suggesting that the aid is more about political convenience than fairness.
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Londres-Emiratos llegará a los 20 vuelos diarios

🛫 Emirates plans 14 daily flights between London and Dubai by winter 2026, with Gatwick hosting three daily A380 flights, each seating 516 passengers. The expansion follows Air Arabia's April 2026 launch of two daily Sharjah-Gatwick flights. Combined with Etihad, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic, over 20 daily flights will connect the Gulf and London. Despite this, the London-New York route remains busier, with 30 daily flights primarily from Heathrow.
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Europa aprueba 168 millones para salvar a Corsair del cierre

✈ La Comisión Europea, en diciembre 2025, otorgó a Corsair, aerolínea francesa, una ayuda de 167,8 millones de euros. Se perdonaron dos créditos: 80 millones de 2020 y casi 88 millones posteriores. Corsair atiende Martinica, Guadalupe, Reunión, Mauricio y Madagascar. La ayuda pasa una investigación para asegurar la compatibilidad con normas europeas. Corsair debe rotar vuelos y liberar slots para mantener la competitividad aérea. Corsair devolvió otras ayudas recibidas durante la pandemia.
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