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✈ Plus Ultra doubles flights from Madrid to Cartagena de Indias in 2025 due to rising demand, increasing from three to six weekly. Additionally, the airline operates three weekly flights to Bogotá with Airbus A330 aircraft, totaling nine weekly frequencies to Colombia. Lima sees six weekly flights, aiming for a daily service. As of June, Madrid to Buenos Aires will operate four times weekly, enhancing connectivity between Spain and Latin America.

✈ Iberia launches its first 2026 promotion on January 5, offering “thousands of seats at unbeatable prices.” Exclusive presale for Iberia Club members starts now, with offers for all from January 8 to January 26 for travel between January 10 and December 10, 2026. Prices start at €21 for domestic, €25 for European, €177 for U.S., and €245 for Latin America. Air Europa's “Time To Fly” began on January 2, with European flights from €25, valid until June 18.

🚀 IAG contracted Starlink for in-flight connectivity across all its airlines, including Iberia, Vueling, and Level, with service starting by 2026. More than 500 aircraft, including Aer Lingus and British Airways, will be equipped. It's unclear if the service will be free. Luis Gallego, IAG CEO, emphasized the importance of connectivity for passengers, highlighting quality speed and reliability. Starlink is already used by airlines like Qatar Airways.

✈️ El Sindicato Español de Pilotos (Sepla) destaca la importancia de dos pilotos en cabina para seguridad aérea. Ejemplos recientes: Gran Canaria - copiloto evitó colisión; Londres-Valencia - gestión de humo y evacuación; Barcelona-Miami - verificación de daño en el ala; vuelo a Palma - desviado a Ibiza por viento. Incidentes documentados por CIAIAC refuerzan que la doble presencia mejora decisiones y manejo de emergencias.

🚄 Turista viaja 27 horas en tren de Málaga a Londres, evitando Ryanair por malas experiencias. Viajó sola, mientras su pareja y abuela volaron. Su trayecto incluyó paradas en Barcelona Sants, Gare du Nord y Gare de Lyon en París, y cruzó el Eurotúnel hacia Londres. Ideal para quienes planean viajar entre Londres y Barcelona en tren.

🛩 Un sábado caótico en el Caribe: el 13 de mayo de 2025, debido a la acción militar de EE.UU. en Venezuela. La FAA ordenó suspender vuelos comerciales en la región. 700 vuelos cancelados, incluyendo 300 en Puerto Rico y 125 desde JFK, afectando aerolíneas como JetBlue, American, Delta, United, y Southwest. Tui tuvo que regresar vuelos a Reino Unido. Reubicación de pasajeros complicada por temporada alta. Sin reacción antiamericana en las islas.

🛩 FAA advises avoiding Caribbean airspace due to military operations in Venezuela, labeling it "potentially dangerous." Closure lasts at least 24 hours, affecting destinations like the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Spanish airlines Iberia and Air Europa are impacted. Puerto Rico's main airport in San Juan and six others halted operations, causing significant disruptions in Caribbean air routes.

📰 United States intervened militarily in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife on November 22, 2025. This action, during a tourism decline due to airspace closure announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, led travel markets like Russia to opt for alternatives. Prior to airspace closure, airlines like Iberia and Air Europa offered 7,000 seats per route from Madrid to Caracas. U.S. naval deployment in the Caribbean began in September for anti-narcotic operations.

📺 YouTube user PlaneHDvideos shared a brief clip showcasing the cockpit controls of the Boeing 777X, highlighting the extensive control systems and screen information.

📅 Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam faced flight cancellations on January 2 due to adverse weather, affecting KLM, EasyJet, Air France, and others. Over 60 flights between the UK and Amsterdam were canceled, impacting around 7,000 passengers. KLM diverted flights from Seoul and Cape Verde to Brussels, providing affected passengers with accommodation and meals.