Independent analysis of the business and strategy behind how we travel.
Fly2Galicia plans to launch eight routes from Santiago de Compostela this December. Together with Wizz Air’s new base and United’s seasonal Newark service, the start-up’s arrival highlights growing airline interest in Galicia as tourism across España Verde continues to expand.
IAG remains the strongest performer among Europe’s three largest airline groups, maintaining a clear profitability advantage over Lufthansa Group and Air France-KLM. At the same time, acquisitions involving SAS, ITA Airways, TAP Air Portugal and easyJet are rapidly reshaping the competitive landscape.
Aena plans to invest €12.9 billion in Spanish airports between 2027 and 2031. Explore the expansions planned for Madrid, Barcelona, Málaga, Alicante and more.
Ryanair and IAG continue to outperform Europe’s airline industry, showing how cost leadership, premium long-haul demand, and strategic discipline can drive strong results.
Travel eCommerce has transformed how people research, plan, and book trips. This article introduces online travel agencies, explains the main OTA business models, and explores how artificial intelligence and social commerce could shape the future of travel.
OTA commissions are often criticised by hotels, but for smaller independent properties, they can function as performance-based marketing and help gain visibility, reach international guests, and convert first-time visitors into loyal direct-booking customers.
In addition to the articles published on this website, I contribute to leading travel and aviation publications, including Simple Flying, where I cover the latest developments and trends in the airline industry.
"I'm Nick Pisters — an entrepreneur passionate about the aviation and travel industry"
Nick Pisters