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✈️ Iberia and Air Europa turn to third-party companies for long-haul flights, which have increased recently. Air Europa leases an Airbus A330 from Iberojet for routes between Madrid, Havana, and New York. Iberia partners with Privilege Style for Madrid-Buenos Aires flights, increasing to 23 weekly frequencies in summer 2026. Despite adding new A321XLR and 787 Dreamliner aircraft, delays from Airbus and Boeing persist. These arrangements are for specific, non-long-term needs.

🎃 Halloween celebrations are increasingly popular, despite the lack of a public holiday due to November 1st falling on a Saturday. However, a school holiday exists in Castilla y León on October 31st and in Madrid, Asturias, Galicia, and Aragón on November 3rd. Agencies like Viajes El Corte Inglés, Nautalia, and Viajes Carrefour offer themed packages to destinations like Edimburgo, London, and New York. Theme parks like Disneyland Paris and PortAventura host special Halloween events, enhancing travel offerings.

📚 Peldaño Media Group will implement a reduced workweek starting November 1, 2025, aiming for a more balanced and humane work model. The initiative, led by President Ignacio Rojas, emphasizes strengthening internal culture and employee well-being as crucial to the company's identity. By valuing emotional salary and work-life balance, the company seeks to enhance motivation and external brand value, reinforcing its leadership in B2B communication.

🛩 El 777X de Boeing estará en el Salón Aeronáutico de Dubái del 17 al 21 de noviembre. Recientemente, fue visto realizando maniobras de exhibición en Moses Lake, Washington, en preparación para el evento.

🛫 In 2025, Spain's Imserso travel program faces frustration due to a reduction in available trips from a peak of 1.35 million in 2017 to 879,213. This reduction leaves 470,000 fewer opportunities amid growing demand from 4.3 million accredited seniors. José Manuel Lastra suggests increasing spots by 40-50% to meet demand. Pedro Fiol of AVIBA proposes an alternative €400 voucher for flexible travel.

✈️ Iberia, on October 27, marks one year since launching its longest direct route between Madrid and Tokyo, spanning 14 hours eastbound and 16 hours westbound. By 2026, the airline plans to offer over 108,000 seats across approximately 310 flights using Airbus A350s. This strategic route enhances Iberia's role as a bridge between Europe and Asia, significantly boosting tourism and bilateral relations between Spain and Japan, as highlighted by María Jesús López Solás, Iberia's commercial director.

✈ On October 2025, Riyadh Air launched its inaugural flight from Riyadh to London Heathrow, aiming to rival Emirates and Qatar Airways. The first flight departed at 3:15 AM, landing by 7:30 AM. Return flights leave at 9:30 AM, arriving by 7:15 PM. Riyadh Air plans to reach 100 destinations in five years and will soon open a route to Dubai. Operating Boeing aircraft, the fleet includes 787 models with 290 seats across different classes.

✈️ World2Fly launches Madrid to Cartagena de Indias flights starting July 3, 2026. Operating weekly on Fridays, this route will use an Airbus A350-900. This aircraft offers better range, comfort, and fuel efficiency. Cartagena joins the network, alongside Cali, which saw its first flight in December 2024 and currently operates twice weekly, increasing to three on certain dates. Flight schedules for Cartagena are not yet specified.

✈️ En España, los sueldos de tripulantes de cabina varían significativamente según la aerolínea. Iberia ofrece entre 2,300 y 3,400 euros al mes, mientras Iberia Express paga entre 1,700 y 2,500 euros. Ryanair promete hasta 40,000 euros anuales, aunque los nuevos ganan 24,000. Vueling paga entre 1,800 y 2,700 euros, EasyJet entre 1,700 y 2,600, y Volotea entre 1,400 y 2,200. Canaryfly ofrece los sueldos más bajos, de 1,400 a 2,000 euros.

🌍 Hace dos años, Hamás atacó Israel, causing tourism to plummet just as it was rebounding from COVID-19. Now, with tensions easing, airlines like United have resumed flights, including seven weekly flights from Washington and Chicago, plus two daily from New York. American travel agencies report increased interest and bookings. Despite this, Ryanair has exited Israel due to high airport costs. In Europe, major airlines have reestablished connections, though not at full potential.