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🗺 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.

✈️ USO, August 2025, Air Europa: The negotiation for a new cabin crew collective agreement stalls due to union disagreements. USO criticizes Sitcpla, AACEFSI, and CCOO for rejecting or ignoring a proposed meeting. UGT is the only union showing availability. USO aims to prevent a 1-year extension of current conditions and seeks improved labor and salary terms. Economic results, new shareholders (like Turkish), additional aircraft, new routes, and increased frequencies are cited for justifying negotiations.

🍽 En 2010, la primera Gala Michelin se celebró en el Mercado de San Miguel, Madrid, con 50 destinos y 18,000 restaurantes participantes. José Ángel del Castillo de Sonder destacó el balance entre arte y gestión en la gastronomía. Lourdes Muñoz Barrera mencionó la logística para atender a más de 700 comensales con 50 proveedores y 250 profesionales. Inspectores de Michelin redactan 1,100 informes anuales tras evaluar 800 establecimientos. Les Roches Marbella celebra la excelencia en eventos auténticos.

🚄 Talgo, a Spanish train manufacturer, launched the first universally accessible high-speed train, the ICE L, in Germany. Deutsche Bahn will operate it, featuring 562 seats tested by 1,600 users, optimized mobile signal reception, and inclusive design. Passenger service starts mid-December 2025 between Berlin and Cologne. By May 1, 2026, it extends to Berlin, Hamburg, and Westerland, with further services from July 11, including Frankfurt and Dortmund routes. The launch was at Berlin-Ostbahnhof.