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Discount on public transport in Spanish cities and towns extended until June 30Tickets for urban and interurban services across Spain will be reduced by 50% Every region in Spain has backed the government’s proposal to extend the 50% discount on public transport that will greatly reduce the price of bus and metro tickets.. 01/02/2023

British Airways pilot calls police on drunk stewardess on flight from SpainThe pilot radioed the control tower while still 30,000 feet in the air after departing Gran Canaria A British Airways flight attendant was arrested as soon the plane touched down in Gatwick on Thursday January 26 for being drunk on board the flight.. 31/01/2023

Spain air traffic controller strikes: all the dates and how it could affect an airport near youAir traffic controllers in Spain will be striking for five Mondays in a row As no agreement on labour conditions was reached between the unions representing air traffic controllers in Spain and their employers, the air traffic controllers .. 30/01/2023

More than 20 million affected by delays and cancelled flights in Spain last yearThe UK tops Spain in the ranking, as 35% of all passengers endured problems with their flights Despite being ranked as one of the top European countries for on-time flights in 2022, 23% of all passengers who travelled through Spanish airports last.. 25/01/2023

Hotels in the Region of Murcia are the cheapest in all of SpainThe cheapest average hotel rate in the Murcia Region in December 2022 was 61.90 euros per night Hoteliers in the Region of Murcia have been making concerted efforts to remain competitive in a market that has been dealt a series of blows over the last.. 24/01/2023

UK tourists advised to book holidays to Spain NOW as flights and passport prices set to riseHolidays to Spain will cost 30% more this year AND UK passport prices are going up Respected travel platform Which? has advised UK tourists planning a summer break to Spain to book now, as flight prices are only going one way: Up. On top of this.. 20/01/2023

Air traffic controllers in Spain vote to strike in January and FebruaryNavigation services at 16 airports in Spain will be impacted by industrial action Disgruntled staff are once again taking their toll on the Spanish aviation sector and this time it’s the turn of the air traffic controllers, who have just voted.. 20/01/2023

Airlines face 10 per cent price hike for flying over Spanish airspaceThe charges are for air traffic control and other navigation services when travelling over Spain It seems the only way is up in 2023 and as prices for consumer products, utilities and groceries spiral, airlines are also bearing the brunt of inflation.. 19/01/2023

Hand luggage allowances on flights in Spain for 2023Airlines like Ryanair, Iberia and Air Europa all have different baggage rules in Spain Many travellers taking a quick trip back to the UK or jetting off on a weekend break in Spain choose to only carry hand luggage due to the hassle and expense of.. 19/01/2023

6 historical buildings the British built on MenorcaSpain's Menorca was under Brtitish rule for more than 70 years between 1708 and 1802 For most of the 18th century, Menorca was dependent on the main European powers following an episode in the Spanish Civil War, and under British rule for..

Cheap fares boost public transport numbers in Spain passed pre-pandemic figuresThe use of trains and buses in Spain grew by 18% last year compared to 2021 Throughout 2022, the Spanish government implemented numerous crisis measures to ease the financial impact of the war in Ukraine on the ordinary consumer. One of the stars.. 12/01/2023

How to get your deposit back for a railcard in Spain and get a new one for 2023You will have to buy a new rail pass every four months to travel for free on Spanish trains this year Since September 2022, Spain has had a much publicised scheme offering free train fares for regular travellers on local Cercanías and Rodalies.. 05/01/2023

Travel to northern Spain in 2023: New international flights for Asturias airportPassengers can travel to the north of Spain from eight international destinations next year With the addition of several new Ryanair flights, Asturias Airport (OVD) in northern Spain, which is located close to the popular cities of Avilés.. 15/12/2022

All the free long-distance bus routes in Spain 2023: these are the coach journeys you can get for freeAs of 2023, you can travel between most cities in Spain for nothing with a regular commuter season ticket The Spanish government has announced that they will make 42 long-distance bus routes free in 2023, including routes from Madrid, Barcelona, Murcia..

Which ski resorts are open in Spain for a skiing holiday this Christmas? Top Spanish ski slopes you have to visitSpain is home to more than 30 top-class ski resorts with conditions to suit beginners and the most adventurous snow bunnies Spain is certainly best known for its pristine coastline and balmy Mediterranean climate, but it is also home to an incredible.. 05/12/2022

Bringing food from the UK to Spain: what are the rules?Passengers generally aren’t allowed to bring meat or dairy from Britain to Spain Many UK travellers to Spain are often tempted to pack a few treats in their suitcase to get a taste of home, but since Brexit airports have become far more stringent..

Passengers will soon be able to use their mobiles on planes throughout the EUAirlines in Spain and the rest of the EU will provide 5G services to travellers Travellers will soon be able to use their mobiles for phone calls, messaging and browsing the internet when taking flights in the EU. The European Commission has confirmed.. 28/11/2022

Airports set to scrap liquid rules by 2024The “worst part of the holiday” could soon be a thing of the past thanks to airport security 3D scanners One of the most irritating and time-consuming airport rules looks likely to be scrapped in the next couple of years as UK aviation.. 28/11/2022

The new alternative walking route to the Camino de Santiago in Spain which is actually 1,600 years oldPilgrims walking the St James Way in Spain from Andalusia may have walked the Eulalia Way to Mérida already without knowing it Every year, over 300,000 people walk the St. James Way in Spain, the Camino de Santiago pilgrim hiking route and, with..

UK passports will change after the death of the Queen: when and how?Travel documents will have to be altered to reflect the UK’s new monarch Following the death of Britain’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 96, countless official documents will have to be altered to reflect the.. 14/09/2022
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