Airport passenger numbers inch towards pre-pandemic levels in June but fall short
Over 4 million passengers flew in or out of Barcelona facility last month, 20% below 2019 levels
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Business & economic news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Euro reaches parity with US dollar for first time in 20 years
Ukraine war fueled inflation crisis pushes European currency lowest level in decades
Ryanair cabin crew strike sees cancelations at Catalan airports
As of 7 pm, ten flights connecting with Barcelona have been canceled with 35 delays
Electricity price on Tuesday to surpass €300/MWh for first time since March
Cost three times as expensive compared to one year ago
Catalonia's airports expect 8 million passengers this summer, twice as many as last year
Tourism sector will experience "recovery" despite welcoming 29% fewer visitors than in 2019
Tourism makes a comeback in Catalonia after Covid slump
Hotels, bars, and restaurants look forward to an almost fully-booked summer after the pandemic
Barcelona boat show will have ‘largest’ floating display to celebrate 60th edition
October will be first time El Saló Nàutic is held at three Port Vell docks with around 200 exhibitors and 700 boats
May tourism figures down over 20% compared to pre-pandemic levels
Catalonia welcomed 1.4 million foreign visitors in the month, up more than 480% on 2021
Unemployment in Catalonia falls to July 2008 levels
Number of people without work has fallen each month since January, with less than 340,000 unemployed
12 more days of strikes in July announced by Ryanair cabin crew
USO and SITCPLA trade unions call for protest on weekdays from July 12 to 28
Some disruption at Barcelona airport as Ryanair and EasyJet cabin crew strike
6 Ryanair flights called off as of Friday evening after 20 were canceled the previous day, while several delayed departures reported
Ryanair and Easyjet strikes threaten operations at Barcelona airport
One Ryanair flight called off as of Friday midday after 20 were canceled the previous day, while several delayed departures reported
Ryanair cabin crew resume strike and will coincide with weekend Easyjet protest
20 flights canceled at Barcelona - El Prat airport
Catalan petrol station is Spain’s cheapest, says consumer rights organization
BonÀrea in inland Catalonia has most affordable fuel and diesel while Petrocat is among most expensive
70% want taxis and ride-hailing apps to coexist on equal terms, says Cabify survey
Taxi drivers leave meeting with government ‘moderately happy’ but do not rule out protests
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