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Carriers signaled they would keep fares elevated and cut peak-period seats even if fuel costs ease, while travelers responded by favoring value options and package holidays. The combination shows airlines retaining pricing power as demand remains strong.
Saudi tourism is turning toward domestic and regional demand while major development plans target sharp visitor growth. AlUla's room expansion and Rove's mid-scale push show that adding capacity, especially outside luxury, is becoming the test of that ambition.
Warnings about the EU Entry Exit System escalated from general airport concerns to a specific Rome bottleneck, with experts pointing to queues, missed flights, and inadequate staffing or equipment. The risk now centers on whether border infrastructure can absorb biometric checks during peak travel.
Castlelake moved its EasyJet pursuit to shareholders after repeated rejection, while investors argued the airline was worth more than the latest offer. The battle shifted from private proposals to a public contest over control and valuation.
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