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Plus Ultra airline operations and incidents

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2026-08-25 00:50 UTC → 2026-08-26 04:27 UTC · added removed

Since beginning operations in May 2026, the airline Plus Ultra has significantly influenced the air travel market between Madrid and Buenos Aires. The carrier reported high demand, with 35,000 tickets sold and an 83% occupancy rate, leading to an increase in flight frequencies from four to five weekly flights by July 2026. This growth contributed to an 8% year-on-year increase in total passenger traffic between Spain and Argentina, while established carriers like Aerolíneas Argentinas experienced a decrease in volume. On August 22, 2026, a Plus Ultra Airbus A330-200 operating flight PUE502 from Buenos Aires to Madrid was forced to make an emergency landing at Natal International Airport in Brazil following an engine failure or cabin pressure issue over the Atlantic Ocean. The aircraft landed safely and all passengers and crew disembarked without injury. Following the landing, passengers reported hearing “loud noises similar to an explosion” and experiencing a sudden loss of altitude. The incident left between 292 and 400 travelers, primarily from Argentina and Spain, stranded for over 24 48 hours. Passengers expressed distress over a lack of clear information and difficulties securing food and lodging, with some reporting they were left in vehicles in parking lots due to hotel availability issues. Despite Plus Ultra has confirmed stating it provided assistance and accommodation, passengers have raised complaints regarding the quality of support and the handling of the situation. After several delays and a canceled replacement flight is flight, the airline confirmed that a new service, PUE902, was scheduled to depart Natal on Tuesday at 18:50 local time, arriving in Madrid on Wednesday morning, and stated it is providing assistance evening to those affected. complete the journey to Madrid.

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  1. 2026-08-26 04:27 UTC Plus Ultra airline operations and incidents
  2. 2026-08-25 00:50 UTC Plus Ultra airline operations and incidents
  3. 2026-08-24 20:28 UTC Plus Ultra airline operations and incidents

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