Ryanair changes its hand luggage and check-in rules
One of the strictest measures is the implementation of a fine of 100 euros for passengers who arrive at the check-in desk less than 40 minutes before the scheduled flight time.
Important advice from flight attendant.
Important advice from flight attendant.
Never wear shorts on a plane!
"Friction against the surface of the slide or chute can cause burns similar to those we experience on a conventional slide exposed to the sun.”
Easter travel warning for UK passport holders
Check the ‘date of expiry’ to make sure it has the required amount of months left when you return, as most countries in Europe will require at least three months’ validity.
Tourist industry starting to panic over domestic flight threat to Mallorca
If the government continues to fail to make payments, the connectivity of the Canary and Balearic Islands ‘will be seriously compromised’.
Many Brits fear they are not getting much "bang for their buck" in Mallorca.
Many Brits fear they are not getting much "bang for their buck" in Mallorca.
Alcudia, Sa Pobla and Inca to Palma airport bus services
Line A11, which connects the Calvia area with the airport, has been in operation since 20 December.
Palma one of the best cities to visit in 2025
These awards and nominations reflect the growing recognition of Palma as a first-class destination.
Spanish consumer group hits out at Ryanair
The consumer organisation is calling on consumers to report airline abuses and fraud such as the surcharge for travelling with cabin luggage by filing lawsuits to claim their money back.
More trouble for Ryanair, airline slapped with a share of 180 million euro fine
“Don’t make a fuss and pretend you’re going to faint and fall to the floor. We’re used to this.”
Jet2.com’s 150 millionth customer wins Mallorca holiday
Two Mallorca holidays have been given to customers.
United Airlines expands its Palma-New York flight by 50 percent for this year
There will be an increase in flight frequencies, from three to four times a week.
Singapore sling?
Having just returned from a whirlwind business trip to Singapore, I felt a certain unease reading about the ordeal of those who suffered severe turbulence on a recent flight to the country.
FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: Emergency landing at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport, in Bangkok
The interior of Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 is pictured after an emergency landing at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport, in Bangkok.
New carbon passport could restrict how we travel
Cruise ships pump four times as many sulphuric gases into the atmosphere than all of Europe’s 291 million cars combined.
Transport
Passengers subdue man who tries to open door on flight from Palma to Ibiza
The group of passengers reacted extremely quickly and that, according to the Guardia Civil, proved crucial.
Comment
Mallorca is lost in tourism translation
On the one hand the Balearic authorities appear to have sided with the anti-mass tourism movement, but it has sent out the wrong message.
Humphrey Carter14/03/2025 11:32