From the 12th floor of a building and with a large view of the river in Vicente López, Bernardo Botella, Global Sales Director of Air Europahe is excited about the novelties that came to tell Argentina, sitting in front of Models of Boeing 787 Dreamliner, part of the identity of the Spanish airline.
Is that one of them implies Greater connectivity with Europe: It was confirmed that since next June, Córdoba will have three to four weekly flights to Madrid-Barajas. This new frequency will be added to existing daily flights from Ezeiza International Airport (7 weekly frequencies).
The announcement is also given in a context marked by the great results of 2024 For this airline, a member of the Skyteam Alliance, in which America continues to consolidate as a key market in its business with more than 3.1 million passengers, 8 % more than in 2023 and 26 % more than in 2019. The average occupation of 91% adds optimism to projections For what is coming.
Within the region, Botella explains, Argentina had been one of the main markets until 2023. Then with the devaluation it stopped, but it is already in the process of recovery and “WE START TO SEE INCREASES“.
The new frequency to Córdoba represents an increase of 33% and, in number of seats, 13% more over the previous year since the offer will be extended to about 111,600 seats throughout the year.
“This is the Great novelty for the Argentine market“, says bottle and adds:” Another important novelty is the new route of Madrid. Basks to Istanbul, in Turkey “, which will begin operating from May 12.
Istanbul is also a very attractive proposal for Argentine travelers who choose Air Europa to fly Madrid and Barcelona Mainly, followed by destinations from Italy, with Rome and Milan among the favorites.
“Another route that works very well for Argentines is Tel Avivin Israel “, a flight they recovered recently.
The Dreamliner offer a more comfortable experience on board. Photo Air EuropaTo this advertisements must be added the expansion of frequencies between Madrid and Medellín (Colombia), Panama and Asunción (Paraguay) until they reach one daily, as well as five weekly frequencies to Cancun (Mexico) and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) and Four frequencies to Salvador de Bahia (Brazil).
More airplanes, more frequencies, more seats
The Expansion of transatlantic activitywith more squares and new frequencies on several routes it has much of its explanation in the Incorporation of new aircraft.
This 2025, Air Europa will receive Three new Boeing 787 Dreamlineran aircraft that is a reference of the airline and that is characterized because it allows to shorten the long radio flights, consumes up to 25% less fuel and this implies a reduction in emissions. All issues that aim to meet the challenge of decarbonization of the air sector. To which is added a 60% decrease in the acoustic impact.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliners that fly to Argentina have 32 seats in Business. Photo Air EuropaIt also offers one most comfortable experience on board For having more space in the cabin, 30% larger windows and an air renewal system that improves the rest of the passenger.
The importance of sustainability in Air Europa
Sustainability is an issue in which the air industry works hard to meet the proposed goals.
In the behind the scene of Air Europa there is a lot of effort in different areas that seek Optimize the use of resourcessave fuel, reduce emissions and be more sustainable.
Bernardo Botella, during the interview, explains the company’s novelties. Photo Marcelo CarrollFor example, Botella highlights the importance of “Optimize the ascent From the airplanes to the cruise height to save fuel because it is the time of greater consumption. We work with Ia to optimize consumption. “
In view of the passengers, whom he also encourages to travel protecting the environment, the Sustainability search It can be perceived in other things: the separation of waste, the replacement of food carts (“we save up to 80 kilos by plane with more light cars,” says bottle), the change of packaging of the blankets (before plastic, now of cardboard), or the incentive to the passengers of Economy to buy their food on board in advance, to avoid waste.
At the time of choosing a company to travel, Botella highlights some key from Air Europa: customer treatment, Modernity of aircraft and the options that give passengers to choose how they want to fly (“You choose” In relation to the choice of food or seats) so that this trip is more personalized.