AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNew UAE routes for 2026: Etihad adds Abu Dhabi–Charlotte (4 weekly flights from Mar 20), Air Arabia launches Sharjah–London Gatwick (twice daily from Mar 29), and Etihad starts Abu Dhabi–Salalah (twice weekly from May 21, ramping up in khareef). Travel headaches at the airport: Two UK holidaymakers were turned away after passport “rules” tripped them up at check-in for Tenerife/Canary Islands, costing nearly £1k in emergency fixes. Papal Spain tourism boom: Pope Leo XIV’s Spain visit drew about 2.5 million people and is projected to generate over €150m in economic impact. Pope’s flight drama: His return to Rome was delayed after a technical fault, with King Felipe VI stepping in by offering his Falcon jet. Vatican on the move for pilgrims: A Pacific bishops delegation visited Rome to strengthen seminary formation, while Pope Leo warned SSPX against July bishop consecrations that could deepen schism. Faith meets family travel vibes: Notre Dame joined a global Rosary relay for priests, and Ireland’s Derry hosted a Worldwide Marian Procession with hundreds of parishes participating.
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