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✈ El Gobierno indio publicó un informe sobre el accidente del Boeing 787 de Air India en Ahmedabad. ????️ La aeronave, con 242 pasajeros, alcanzó 180 nudos a las 8:08:42, cuando los interruptores de corte de combustible se activaron, deteniendo el suministro. ???? A las 8:09:05, se emitió un "Mayday" por los pilotos. ???? Los esfuerzos para reiniciar los motores fueron insuficientes, lo que apunta a un posible fallo técnico. ⏰ La grabación se detiene a las 8:09:11.

🚩 British travel agencies are closely monitoring rising anti-tourism protests in Spain. Mark Tanzer, CEO of Abta, confirmed ongoing communication with affected destinations. Recent meetings with Spanish authorities, including the Secretary of State for Tourism, aim to develop a balanced tourism model. Concerns rise as protests may impact bookings, with Spain lagging behind Greece, Turkey, and Portugal in summer reservations. Abta's next convention will address these issues in Mallorca later this year.

🎲 Las Vegas, July 2025: Canadian visitors have decreased by 15% this year, while overall visitor numbers have dropped by 6.5% for five consecutive months. The city's response includes discounts, with room rates reduced by 40%. Resorts World offers free parking and a $75 credit per day, and The Strat sets room rates at $49 with $25 dinners. This decline is attributed to reduced travel from Canada, possibly influenced by political tensions and a decrease in American and international visitors.

🛢 Un turista en Hanói, Vietnam, casi es arrollado por un tren en una famosa calle de la ciudad. El incidente ocurrió en una terraza cuando el convoy golpeó su rodilla, causando que el turista perdiera el equilibrio y cayera al suelo. Afortunadamente, una persona cercana reaccionó rápidamente, tirando del turista y previniendo una tragedia.

✈️ Flightradar24 highlights the unusual path of a Qantas Airbus A380 flight from Sydney to Johannesburg. Flying over the Indian Ocean, it was hundreds of kilometers from any other aircraft. The closest object was the International Space Station (ISS), approximately 400 kilometers above, showcasing the aircraft's isolation from civilization.

✈ Vueling, winter season, Alicante Airport, fifth based aircraft, surpassing one million seats offered, 12.5% increase from last year. 12 routes from Alicante, 7 international. International seat increase by 38.7%. New weekly frequencies: Amsterdam (+7), Brussels (+3), Oran (+3), Algiers (+2). Continues routes: Cardiff, Gatwick, Paris-Orly. Nationally, 12.7% seat increase on Barcelona route, 5 more weekly flights. Maintains flights to Palma, Bilbao, Las Palmas, Tenerife Norte. Jordi Pla highlights connectivity and economic activity boost.

✈️ Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair, speaks on TAP's privatization as Portugal plans to sell 49.9% of TAP. O'Leary suggests Iberia as TAP's best fit due to route synergy, especially in Brazil. The sale includes 44.9% to main investors and 5% to TAP workers. While interest comes from IAG, Air France-KLM, and Lufthansa, Iberia's potential expansion, with a €6 billion Barajas investment, raises concerns about Lisbon's airport role.

✈️ Norwegian reported a net profit of €15 million in the first half of 2025, compared to a €36 million loss in the same period of 2024. Revenue rose 8.9% to €1,434 million. They achieved record results in Q2, transporting 12.6 million passengers, up 5% year-over-year. For the first time in 23 years, Norwegian will pay a dividend of 0.90 Norwegian krone per share in August. Additionally, 13 leased aircraft were acquired and 11 spare engines purchased.

✈️ 8 de julio de 1985, un avión Bandeirante partía de Waterford, Irlanda, hacia Gatwick, Londres. Apenas 5,000 pasajeros viajaron el primer año. Michael O’Leary reformuló el modelo usando principios de Southwest Airlines: un solo modelo de avión y eliminación de gastos superfluos. Ryanair se estableció en Stansted, Londres, y optó por aeropuertos secundarios como Beauvais, Gerona, Hahn, y Charleroi. Ventas exclusivamente online y costos reducidos revolucionaron la compañía.

💸 Rafael García Garrido, CEO of Travel Live (Nautalia), highlights on January 2025 the importance of learning from Spanish hoteliers who focus on service, not price. He argues that avoiding price wars helps profitability and employee retention, crucial due to low industry wages. García Garrido criticizes the focus on discount-based senior tourism, noting that 60%-70% of seniors have financial stability and suggests leveraging this for better profitability without sacrificing demand.