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.
EU mandates airlines seat kids under 14 next to parents for free
Read → New air passenger rights rules let airlines charge for cabin bags but require free adjacent seats for minors with guardians. A game-changer.
Airlines reactivate routes and prices after the Middle East truce
Read → After four months of suspensions, airlines are launching deals and resuming flights to the Middle East. Here's how they aim to restore traveler confidence.
Ryanair names the worst airports for passport control
Read → Ryanair has published the list of airports with the longest passport control delays, and Spain takes a hit. The airline's demands and the data behind them.
Eastern Airways collapse is a warning for Spanish tourism
Read → The liquidation of Eastern Airways is not just a British problem: it is a wake-up call for the regional connectivity that feeds tourism to Spain.
Imserso 2026, Radisson matches OTAs, airlines and entertainment, Cabo Verde, Russia and Google
Read → Avoris hunts pensioners for Imserso, Radisson monitors OTAs live, airlines bet on entertainment and Cabo Verde rides the World Cup
Volotea demands €450k from ITA for copying its loyalty program
Read → The Spanish low-cost carrier accuses ex-Alitalia of plagiarizing the name and design of its Volo loyalty program. ITA renamed it, but the lawsuit is still in court.
SunExpress launches its own holiday package in Germany
Read → The German-Turkish airline SunExpress stops selling just flights and goes all-in on the package holiday. SunExpress Holidays targets the German market to capture travelers heading to Turkey.
Aena details terminal capacity at Barajas and El Prat for 2027
Read → Aena will present a terminal-by-terminal capacity proposal for Madrid and Barcelona, managing slots from summer 2027. Peak hours will still constrain growth.
Ávoris integrates Atrápalo, headhunters, JetBlue, Cabo Verde, Canary Technologies, and Ulyses Cloud by Septeo.
Read → The distribution battle heats up. eMascaró launches a platform giving hotels back digital control, while Ávoris integrates Atrápalo to patch its weakest link. Summer peak season adds urgency.
Balearics blames illegal flats, Ávoris partners with Sony, Booking goes corporate in India
Read → The Balearic tourism minister blames illegal rentals for overtourism. Ávoris partners with Sony Music to create music travel experiences. Booking.com targets corporate travel in India. Airbus confirms the A320 successor will fly by 2035. And hotels debate whether group business actually pays off.