Airlines
Airlines set the pulse of the whole trip: change capacity, routes or the distribution model and the rest of the chain moves behind them.
EasyJet leaves Leeds Bradford in 2027, cutting Spain flights
Read → EasyJet leaves Leeds Bradford in January 2027, dropping routes to Barcelona, Málaga and Palma. Jet2 and Ryanair remain.
IATA puts a price on denied boarding
Read → Denied boarding over passports or visas has a hidden cost that IATA has now quantified. And it's not just the ticket.
Airbus challenges Boeing with a 24-hour flight and the record trembles
Read → An A350-1000ULR for Qantas' Sunrise project flew 24 hours and 24 minutes. What does this mean for ultra-long-haul routes?
HBX CEO leaves, Hilton raises forecast, Aena warns, China lacks planes, PriceLabs upgrades rate shopper
Read → HBX Group loses CEO and 3% revenue, Hilton gains RevPAR and raises annual outlook, Aena sees flight occupancy decline, China hits plane shortage.
14.1 million international seats to Spain in August
Read → International air capacity to Spain grows 7.2% in August to 14.1 million seats. UK, Germany and long-haul markets lead the way.
Air Nostrum: €10.5M profit and 6 million passengers in 2025
Read → Air Nostrum posts €10.5M net profit in 2025, carries 6M passengers, cuts pandemic debt. Strategy analysis and 2026 risks.
Vueling brings back Bilbao-Granada route for low season
Read → The airline resumes direct flights between the Basque Country and Andalusia from October 25 with two weekly frequencies. Good news for leisure and business travel in autumn and winter.
Globalia names Ramiro Campos CEO, a trusted insider
Read → Globalia puts a company veteran at the helm to drive expansion. Analysis of the move and its impact on Air Europa.
2.2 million Brits head to Spain for first school summer break
Read → The first weekend of British school holidays triggers massive demand for Spanish destinations. Airports and airlines are bracing for capacity strain.
Summer travelers no longer just want to arrive: iryo gets it
Read → iryo answers what summer travelers seek: better use of time, comfort, and less stress. The experience matters more than the journey.