A recent survey conducted by the UK government indicates that one in seven Brits are reconsidering their travel plans to EU countries, including Spain, due to the forthcoming Entry/Exit System (EES). The EES, set to launch on October 6th, will replace manual passport stamping with an automated registration process, which includes taking photos, fingerprints, and passport details. The Department for …

In a surprising move, the UK has reintroduced the 100-millilitre limit for liquids in carry-on luggage at airports. This restriction, originally put in place in 2006, had been lifted in six regional airports thanks to the implementation of next-generation security control (NGSC) systems. However, the Department of Transport has decided to temporarily reimpose the limit. Passengers traveling from Newcastle, Leeds …

Strict carry-on baggage rules are enforced by airlines to ensure a safe and comfortable flight for all passengers. These regulations require that baggage meets specific size and weight standards to prevent storage issues in the cabin and ensure access to overhead compartments. To verify that baggage complies with the allowed dimensions, airlines have specific measuring devices at boarding areas, and …

A “nationwide issue” with e-gates at airports has been resolved after causing travel chaos across the country, according to the Home Office, who said the system was back up and running with “no indication of malicious cyber activity”. Social media images and footage showed long queues at the passport scanning gates at several airports overnight. Passengers also reported being held …

Simon Calder, travel correspondent at The Independent, has revealed that approximately 200 Brits are being turned away at European Union airports daily, due to the bloc’s stringent travel regulations. His findings show that over 100,000 British travellers and holidaymakers face the disappointment of cancelled holidays every year due to these rules. Following the UK’s departure from the EU on 31st …

Jet2 have announced that they are opening their 12th base in the United Kingdom in April 2025, from where it will operate 27 flights to 16 destinations, mostly in Spain but with special emphasis on the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands. Specifically, 8 of the 16 direct flights that the airline will offer from its new base in Bournemouth …

The Organisation of Consumers and Users (OCU) and the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS), has ordered the removal of seven well-known sun creams from shelves in shops after a study showed that they don’t meet the protection levels advertised on their labels. In total they tested fifteen popular products and almost half didn’t meet the recommendations for …

The mobile app for the Entry/Exit System (EES) to EU and Schengen area countries, which is set to become effective in October this year, might not be ready on time, according to Nichola Mallon of trade body Logistics who are developing the system. While officials from the European Union claim that the app will be ready on time, those from …

The low-cost airline Jet2 issued a warning to its passengers yesterday (Tuesday) regarding delays at Palma de Mallorca Airport because of maintenance work on the premises. According to the British media outlet TTG, the company has informed travellers flying to and from the island that they can expect “longer than usual” waits to pass through passport control, both on departures …

In January, a total of 4.8 million international tourists visited Spain, of which only 21% did so by booking a package holiday. According to data collected by the INE (National Statistics Institute), total spending in the destination amounted to 6.5 billion euros, a 25% increase compared to the first month of 2023. This means that 3.8 million tourists (79%) arrived …