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✈ Ávoris, a division of Grupo Barceló, plans to launch direct flights from Madrid to Georgia and Armenia in 2026, focusing on medium-distance operations. This aligns with Barceló Hotel Group's expansion into Tbilisi, Georgia, next year. Iberojet will enter these emerging tourism markets, highlighting regions like the Caucasus Mountains and Lake Sevan. Ávoris also targets Egypt, Turkey, and Cape Verde. Recent expansions include Mexico and Colombia via Catai, and Morocco through Travelplan.

✈ Plus Ultra, in 2026, plans a fleet expansion with two Airbus A330 by 2025. New route to Buenos Aires starts in May 2025 with two weekly flights, increasing to four by July. Buenos Aires joins existing routes to Bogotá, Cartagena, Lima, and Caracas. Plus Ultra operates in 18 countries across four continents, focusing on Latin America. The expansion elevates regular routes to eight, aligning with profitability and market growth goals.

✈ Iberojet achieved a historic milestone by crossing the Pacific Ocean for the first time on November 1-2, 2025. Two Airbus A350s completed charter operations connecting Peru, Mexico, and Japan. José Ignacio Lugo, Iberojet's general director, expressed pride in this achievement, marking Iberojet's inaugural operations in airports where an A350 had never landed before.

🗺 La joint business entre W2M y Europamundo comenzó el 12 de septiembre. Kannak, parte del grupo dirigido por Gabriel Subías, lanzó más de 200 programas de Europamundo. Desde el 1 de enero hasta el 31 de diciembre, habrá más de 6,000 salidas garantizadas, con circuitos de 5 a 14 días. Se cubren destinos como Uzbekistán, Albania, Marruecos y los Azores, con futuras expansiones previstas en Asia y América.

🛩 In 2025, Koldo García, a former advisor for the Ministry of Transport, frequently assisted Javier Hidalgo, former CEO of Air Europa, with company issues, facilitating meetings with public officials. Koldo's efforts to aid Air Europa aimed to mitigate potential problems for the aviation company's employees. Koldo was previously linked to the €475 million Air Europa rescue, allegedly involving monthly cash payments from businessman Víctor de Aldama. He also assisted Grupo Puentes and Talgo.

🛩 En noviembre 2025, un Airbus A330 de Plus Ultra aterrizó en el aeropuerto de Barajas, Madrid, procedente de Argel. Lo notable fue el aterrizaje paralelo con un avión de Iberia. Desde febrero 2023, Barajas permite aterrizajes paralelos, eliminando la separación diagonal de 1,5 millas. Esto se logró gracias al proyecto Ámbar, que busca mejorar la eficiencia operativa y aumentar la capacidad del aeropuerto.

🚉 Ministerio de Transportes, 2027, Madrid: A new high-speed rail line will connect Chamartín directly to Barajas Airport. The 3.5 km stretch through Valdebebas, costing €63 million, aims to increase capacity and reduce congestion by 2027. Initially temporary, this line will be replaced by a permanent station west of Terminal 4, integrated with existing public transport. The project ensures no disruption to airport operations and aligns with Madrid’s transport network expansions.

🛱 Air traffic controllers reported a serious incident over the weekend in Palma de Mallorca. A Ryanair Boeing 737 from Cologne, Germany, was targeted with a laser during its approach to the airport. Controllers warn that lasers can cause blindness and create serious issues for the crew. Penalties for such actions can include fines of up to €600,000 and even prison sentences, depending on the country.

📈 Hosteltur reaches over 400,000 tourism industry professionals through various platforms, offering top-quality information and marketing solutions.

🛫 Passengy has launched a new flight search platform featuring over 100 functionalities aimed at travel agents. Hosteltur reaches over 400,000 tourism industry professionals through various platforms, providing top-notch information and marketing solutions.