Tendencias del mercado

✈️ In Europe, Iberia Express leads with 84.69% of flights on time, followed by Iberia at 81.58%, with SAS, Vueling, and Norwegian also ranking. Globally, Aeroméxico tops with 86.7% punctuality, ahead of Saudia (86.35%), Delta, Latam, and Qatar Airways. Delta heads North America, ahead of United, Alaska, American, and Southwest. In the Far East, JAL and ANA lead, followed by Singapore Airlines, with no Chinese airlines listed. Copa from Panama leads Latin America, followed by Aeroméxico, Caribbean, Gol from Brazil, and Aerolíneas Argentinas.

✈ Ryanair transported 197 million passengers in 2024, an 8.1% increase from the previous year, leading in Europe. Their seat occupancy ratio reached 94%, ensuring profitability. December recorded 13.6 million travelers, up by 1.1 million from last year, with a 92% occupancy. Ryanair operated 77,380 flights in December, averaging nearly 2,600 flights per day. Low-cost competitor Wizz Air ended the year with 62.7 million travelers, a less than 4% increase, and had a December occupancy of 86% and annual occupancy of 90%.

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💉 The Imserso's termalism program in Spain started sales on December 9, with a noticeable price hike for some travel options. The cheapest alternative now costs €302.14, a nearly 30% increase from the previous season's €214.71. Conversely, the most expensive option decreased by 9.1%, from €495.63 to €450.90. The average price of the program went up by over 6%, from around €354 to approximately €376. The program offers 197,000 spots, 5,000 more than last year, with 84 participating spas, down by four. Benefits include shared double-room accommodation, full board, basic thermal treatments, medical monitoring, leisure activities, and insurance, but no transport.

✈️ American Airlines modifies long-haul route plans for the upcoming year due to Boeing delays, particularly the 787 Dreamliner, which curiously faces fewer issues compared to other models. Flights from Chicago to Paris delayed, from Miami to Buenos Aires reduced from three to two weekly, and Miami to Paris service suspended. American awaits delivery of 25 Boeing 787s, with larger orders pending for United, Riyadh, Lufthansa. Boeing struggles with major delays on 737Max and certification chaos for the 777X.

🏖️ Dominican Republic's tourism celebrates a record high of 11 million visitors on a Sunday, surpassing the pre-COVID target of 10 million. The success is attributed to public-private partnerships, with policies implemented jointly by government and industry professionals, including Minister of Tourism David Collado. Dominican Republic is now considered the safest destination in the Caribbean with a growing reputation for its hotel offerings.

🛫 Travel agencies are diverting sales from Volotea due to the airline's financial struggles, including five consecutive years of losses. Volotea, led by Carlos Muñoz, plans to exceed 17 million passengers to and from Spain by 2025, with a 9% capacity growth. It has postponed payment of €36.2 million for a state bailout to SEPI and banks. In 2023, Volotea had €423 million in negative equity, a significant drop from €316 million in 2022 and €159.9 million in 2021, and a negative working capital of -€240.18 million, compared to -€135.18 million the previous year.

🗺️ Google's annual search trends report for 2024 reveals Turkey as the most searched travel destination worldwide, with Spain leading in city and island searches, featuring Tenerife, Benidorm, and Lanzarote among the top global spots. Greece, Malta, Italy, and Egypt round out the top five countries, with Mauritius and Croatia highlighted for their travel appeal. Spain boasts five destinations in the top ten cities and islands, with Tenerife topping the list.

🎨 Google's Year in Search 2024 highlights the most searched museums globally, with European destinations like the Louvre and the Prado topping the list. The British Museum in London ranked as the most searched on Google Maps in 2024. The list includes the Museum of Art of São Paulo, Science and Industry Museum in Chicago, Mexico's National Museum of Anthropology, Spain's National Prado Museum, City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Louvre Museum in Paris, Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, and Städel Museum in Frankfurt, reflecting a mix of historical, modern, and interactive cultural experiences. Museums like Musée d'Orsay and Van Gogh Museum, popular in the previous year, dropped out of the rankings.

🎄 Navidad spurs a peak travel season, with 71% of bookings by families according to Hanaley Travel. Couples account for 15% of holiday travel. Europe draws 15% of Christmas bookings, with Estrasburgo, Viena, and Praga being top choices. Conversely, 85% opt for warmer climates like Thailand, Australia, and Panamá. Destinations such as Botsuana and Dubai are also favored. Planning 6 months ahead is advised by Hanaley's CEO Carla Tarrés for competitive pricing.