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🛫 Five British tourists traveled to Málaga accompanied by an 89-year-old woman who died during the trip. The family attempted to board a flight with the deceased, causing a 12-hour delay. EasyJet initially accepted a certificate stating she was alive. The incident drew criticism on social media, with accusations of airline negligence. The flight was scheduled for 11:15 AM but departed at 10:47 PM. Repatriation costs without insurance range from €4,000 to €5,000.

🛩 Ryanair faces a potential fine between €500 million and €1 billion from the Italian antitrust authority. The final decision is expected on December 22, 2023. The investigation began due to alleged abuse of dominant position, with accusations of disadvantaging travel agencies via the TAD portal. Despite Ryanair's denial, evidence from Fiavet suggests unfair practices. The issue has implications in both Italy and Spain.

✈ Ryanair, desde 2024, lidera en Marruecos, superando a Royal Air Maroc. En 2026, lanzará 20 rutas desde su nueva base en Rabat, incluyendo siete nuevas conexiones a Europa. Actualmente, opera en 13 aeropuertos marroquíes, planeando transportar más de 10 million viajeros. Con 8,500 empleados, Ryanair es clave en el turismo local. Marruecos se prepara para un mundial de fútbol, aumentando el flujo de viajeros, con Ryanair listo para aprovechar la oportunidad.

🛫 Seven airlines operate 21 long-haul routes with narrow-body aircraft in Spain. Madrid primarily connects to destinations like Washington and New York, while Barcelona links to Halifax and Montreal. Iberia, with six Airbus A321XLR planes, expands its network to cities like Boston and Toronto. Over 550 A321XLR orders exist from 25+ airlines. The Boeing 737 MAX also supports this transatlantic shift, indicating a strategic change in long-haul aviation.

✈️ USO and CGT unions have called for strikes at Iberia's handling service at Barajas Airport over the holiday season. When? December 23, 26, 30, 2025, and January 2, 7, 2026. What time? 8:00-12:00 and 18:00-22:00. Why? Wage inaccuracies, unpaid bonuses, and unequal treatment of part-time staff. They demand better work-life balance scheduling, new worker training, and non-discriminatory uniform standards.

✈ Volotea abrirá su base número 20 en Europa en el aeropuerto de Montpellier en otoño de 2026, siendo la undécima en Francia. Inicialmente, contará con un Airbus A320, generando 30 empleos directos y más de 170 indirectos. Se lanzarán nuevas rutas a Burdeos, Madrid, Tenerife Sur, y Lanzarote, sumándose a las existentes. Volotea ha ofrecido más de tres millones de plazas en Montpellier durante 13 años, consolidándose como un punto clave en su red.

🛩 Ukrainian plane emergency landing at Asturias Airport on December 18, 2025, involved an Antonov An-26 from Vulkan Air. The aircraft experienced an engine failure after takeoff from Vigo, causing partial blockage of the airport. The plane was immobilized, with no reported damages beyond the aircraft itself.

🗺️ World2Meet and Europamundo are expanding their strategic alliance. When? March 2026 to March 2027. Where? Asia, including Japan, South Korea, and China. What? Over 30 travel circuits tailored for different traveler profiles. How? Through joint business, launched in September, optimizing travel between March and November for ideal conditions. The circuits are marketed under Kannak by Europamundo and Europamundo brands, focusing on Spain and Portugal, with global itineraries available.

✈️ Air Europa delays its return to Venezuela until January 11, 2026, citing ongoing tensions in the country. The airline will be absent for almost two months. Passengers with tickets to Caracas between January 1-31, 2026, can change dates free of charge until March 31, 2026. Alternatives include changing routes, saving the ticket value as a future credit, or requesting a refund.

🥂 Miguel Fluxá hosted a Christmas lunch on Wednesday for friends and island authorities. The event honored late hotel industry leaders Escarrer Juliá, Piñero Ibernón, and Codolá Camps. Notable attendees included Juan Llull (Hipotels), Martín Santandreu (Excellence), and others from Spain and abroad. Apologies were sent by Luis Riu. Representatives from law enforcement and Fluxá's team were present, making it a gathering of prominent personalities in the hospitality and security sectors.