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Air Europa Owners in Talks with Air France-KLM Over Stake

Air Europa (Spain) is in discussions with Air France-KLM Group regarding a potential acquisition of up to 20% of the Spanish airline’s capital. These negotiations reflect strategic alignment opportunities between the two entities as they explore ways to strengthen their positions in the European aviation market.

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Etihad Adds Leased A330-200 from Wamos Air for Key Routes

Etihad Airways, based in the UAE, is enhancing its fleet with a leased Airbus A330-200 from Wamos Air (Spain) beginning in December 2024. This aircraft will initially serve routes from Abu Dhabi to Manila, Rome, and Milan, providing additional capacity to meet growing travel demand on these popular routes. The A330-200, known for its range and passenger comfort, is expected to support Etihad’s expansion efforts and…

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IAG Settles $132M Compensation to Air Europa for Canceled Acquisition

IAG (International Airlines Group), headquartered in the United Kingdom, has finalized a $132 million compensation payment to Air Europa, the Spanish airline, for the canceled acquisition deal. The settlement concludes IAG’s financial obligations to Air Europa, following its decision not to proceed with the purchase. The payment reflects a negotiated agreement to resolve outstanding claims related to…

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World2Fly to Launch New Routes from Madrid and Lisbon in June 2025

World2Fly, a Spanish airline, has announced the launch of three new routes set to begin in June 2025, enhancing connectivity from Madrid and Lisbon to popular long-haul destinations. The new routes will connect these European cities with La Romana in the Dominican Republic, Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, and Montego Bay in Jamaica. This expansion aligns with World2Fly’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the leisure travel market,…

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Volotea Projects 12 Million Passengers and $857M Sales by End of 2024

Volotea, a Spanish low-cost airline, is on track to achieve substantial growth by the end of 2024, with a projected 12 million passengers transported. For the first nine months of the year, Volotea reported a 14.5% increase in sales, reaching $640 million, while EBITDA rose 21% to $129 million. The airline’s robust performance reflects its strong market position and expanding route network within…

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IAG Considers Future Asia Routes for Level, Pending Market Conditions

IAG (International Airlines Group), based in the UK, has indicated that its low-cost subsidiary Level, headquartered in Spain, could consider launching flights to Asia in the future. However, according to IAG, the current market conditions are not suitable for such an expansion. While IAG has not ruled out the possibility, it has emphasized that the decision will depend on improvements…

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Vueling Expands Fleet with Three Additional Aircraft for Summer 2025

Vueling, a leading Spanish low-cost carrier, has announced plans to expand its fleet with three additional aircraft for summer 2025. This fleet expansion comes on the heels of a pre-agreement with the pilots’ union regarding the collective bargaining agreement, paving the way for operational growth in Vueling’s strategic markets. The additional aircraft will enable Vueling to increase route frequency and…