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?
This weekend
French industrial action has led to the cancellation of hundreds of Balearic flights and it is far from over.
Majorca
Strains and silences: the week in Majorca
The announcement of more summer flights was "unacceptable"; accommodation problems were affecting the police; Majorca was silent for a minute on Thursday.
Majorca
Strikes, flights and Urdangarin: the week in Majorca
The husband of Princess Cristina was at liberty, everyone seemed to be planning on going on strike, there were worries about an increased number of flights, and it was revealed that it will cost half a million euros to change the name of the airport.
Tourism
Jet2 and Ryanair move into the holiday rental market
Ryanair will be offering the complete package, flight, accommodation and transfer.
Majorca
New and more flights to the UK next season
Ryanair yesterday unveiled their plans for its hub at Palma airport and the carrier will be increasing the number of passengers 10 percent by operating four new routes out of the Majorcan capital and increasing frequencies to other destinations
Tourism
Més looking to tackle air travel drunkenness
Margalida Capellà says this would not be an initiative against tourists or against the British but against the whole notion of drunken tourism.
Transport
Jet2 bans alcohol on early morning flights
"We believe that stopping sales of alcohol before 8am on our morning flights is an effective way to ensure everyone has an enjoyable and comfortable journey."
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Comment
Cheap flights
“Travelling between the islands has never been cheaper as long as you are a resident....”
Jason Moore02/07/2018 00:00