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✈ Norse Atlantic, a low-cost airline, has been operational since 2022 without profits but broke even this year by leasing aircraft in India. From October 1, it will change flight plans, discontinuing routes like Los Angeles-Athens and Miami-London due to aircraft leasing. It will maintain flights on six routes, including London-Orlando and Athens-New York. Despite a 97% occupancy rate, financial struggles persist after three years in service.

✈️ Southwest Airlines, starting January 27, 2026, will charge obese passengers for a second seat if they cannot fit into one. This policy change affects the US, where 30% of the population is obese. Previously, the second seat was free. Southwest's decision follows its recent termination of free checked baggage, aligning with practices common in Europe. The move highlights the airline's shift towards increased cost-cutting and revenue generation, impacting its public image.

🏨 Ana María Jaume Vanrell, spouse of Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, passed away suddenly on August 26, 2025. Her death comes nine months after the passing of Meliá Hotels International's founder, deepening the family's loss. Ana María is fondly remembered by her six children, 20 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Meliá emphasizes her intuition, empathy, and generosity, which will be cherished by her family and the countless friends and collaborators she touched.

🚢 Royal Caribbean ofrecerá una bonificación de 40 euros a agencias de viajes por cada reserva de camarote, válida hasta el 19 de septiembre de 2025. Esta promoción celebra el exitoso verano, destacando el *Star of the Seas* desde Puerto Cañaveral. La comisión se aplica a reservas confirmadas en 14 días y excluye barcos en China. Sergio Arévalo, director de Ventas en España y Portugal, destaca el esfuerzo de las agencias.

✈ Air Europa is expanding in Switzerland. Starting June 2026, the airline will connect Madrid and Geneva with two weekly flights. This new route complements its existing Zurich service, which operates twice daily and carried nearly 250,000 passengers last year. The Geneva route expects an annual capacity of over 260,000, using Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

🌴 Turismofóbicas protests in Baleares dwindled in summer 2025. On June 15, attendance in Palma failed to reach 10,000, compared to 15,000 on May 25, 2024, and 20,000 on July 21, 2024. Protests featured banners against private jets, tourism, and for housing. Arran members engaged in vandalism, targeting foreign establishments and the Baleares Tourism Ministry. No beach attacks occurred, highlighting a decline in support for their methods.

🏠 Ángel Jove Capellán, founder of Hoteles Elba, passed away at 86 this weekend. Born in 1939 in A Coruña, he launched his construction career at 20. Under his leadership, Anjoca became a multisectoral holding with 6,000 hotel beds, 2,000 employees, and 135,000 m² of commercial space. Hoteles Elba, part of Anjoca, operates 15 hotels. Jove was honored with awards, including Doctor Honoris Causa in Economics and various business accolades.

🛩 Turkish Airlines is set to acquire a 26-27% stake in Air Europa for €300 million, finalized within 6-12 months. Globalia holds 80% of Air Europa, and IAG holds 20%. Air Europa's board consists of five members. Turkish's investment includes a €275 million loan convertible to shares and a €25 million direct share purchase. This move aims to enhance connectivity between Europe, Turkey, and Latin America. Air Europa's valuation has risen to €1.2 billion, from €500 million in 2022.

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🚄 En 2017, Deutsche Bahn despidió a Richard Lutz por una baja puntualidad del 78%. En 2025, la puntualidad cayó al 62%. En febrero, Suiza prohibió la entrada de trenes alemanes por impuntualidad. Alemania planea invertir 20 millones de euros este año y 107 mil millones hasta 2029 en infraestructura ferroviaria. Francia enfrenta problemas similares, con una red de 30 a 100 años de antigüedad, solicitando mil millones anuales adicionales para mejoras.