Spain to probe budget airlines over hand luggage fees
In 2019, a Spanish court ruled Ryanair's policy of charging a fee for hand luggage was "abusive".
Gatwick industrial action has been called off for the moment.
Gatwick industrial action has been called off for the moment.
Mallorca and Europe's ongoing strike-related travel disruptions
Partial suspension of strikes at Gatwick.
UK tour operators slash holiday prices to Mallorca amidst fears of strikes and intense heat
Air traffic controllers across Europe could go on strike this summer.
Britons being warned about pre-flight boozing
“We want everyone travelling this summer to enjoy themselves and have a good time"
UK passengers bound for Palma already being hit by airline chaos
The travel industry is on high alert for disruption this summer.
Another summer of flight and airport chaos.
Another summer of flight and airport chaos.
Britons heading for Mallorca warned of summer of flight disruption
“Airports need to be well staffed, it is vital air traffic services provide enough capacity and airlines stick to their schedules.”
Flights cancelled in Palma, nightmare summer ahead for British tourists
Summer of airport disruption.
Spain considers banning short-haul flights to combat climate change
EU countries should halt short-haul flights and also replace the routes with improved train services.
Mallorca passenger outrage as engineers try to fix plane window with mop and duct tape
Some passengere suggested using ensaimada boxes to patch up the window.
Domestic flight ban would cost Spain heavily, says report
In France, there is a ban where a high-speed train service of two and half hours or less is available.
Spain and EU under pressure to tackle French air traffic control strikes
Nearly all UK flights bound for the Balearics pass through French air space.
Europe's strikes could spell more flights havoc into summer
Airlines lament payouts to passengers for delayed flights
Balearic airport problems to get worse
A testing season for airlines with industrial action in the UK and other parts of Europe.
Spanish airports flying high after Covid
Spain's tourism industry has recovered faster than in other European countries.
Gatwick airport
So what do you do when waiting for a connecting flight at London Gatwick or any other airport for that matter?
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Cheap flights
“Travelling between the islands has never been cheaper as long as you are a resident....”
Jason Moore02/07/2018 00:00