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Many international flights from Spain are full-service and include food and drinks. Photo credit: Yaroslav Astakhov/Shutterstock Flying in economy does not mean you have to sacrifice comfort. Even long-haul flights can be made more comfortable by many airlines. Knowing what’s included in your ticket, whether it’s for a short European trip or a long-haul intercontinental flight, can help you save …

MADRID Airport will be the first airport in Spain to implement the new European biometric border control system, also known as Entry-Exit System for non-EU Citizens. It is a low-key launch, with only one flight in the morning to the airport of the capital. The EES database will be required for all UK visitors to Spain. READ MORE MADRID AERIALPORT …

Toledo was the capital of the Visigothic kingdom before the Islamic conquest in the 8th century. Photo credit: Bearfotos/Freepik Spain is a country where history breathes through cobbled streets, towering cathedrals, and ancient fortresses. From Roman settlements to Moorish palaces and medieval universities, its cities reflect centuries of cultural, religious, and political transformation. For travellers, scholars, and history enthusiasts, Spain …

A powerful DANA, named Alice (Depression Aimed at High Levels), is now hitting the Alicante Province. It will bring torrential rainfall, flooding risk, and dangerous road conditions. The State Meteorological Agency has issued a Red Alert for the Southern Alicante Coast, signaling extreme danger. In the red‑alert zone, rainfall could exceed 180 litres per square metre in 12 hours. The remaining …

Michael O’Leary is the boss of RYANAIR. He announced that he will be cutting 1.2 millions seats from regional airports in Spain by 2026, including all flights to Asturias. The latest salvo is the latest in the ongoing battle between Aena, the Spanish airport operator and Irish airline Air Ireland over regional airport charges Michael O’Leary is the CEO of …

SPAIN’S tourist industry growth has slowed down significantly according to sector group Exceltur which claims it is no longer the ‘main driver of the country’s economy’. It claims that weaker spending by European and American tourists has led to a lower contribution to the economy this year. The comments coincide with a record-breaking year for foreign tourists and a record …

THE European Commission has launched legal action against Spain over a €179 million penalty imposed on budget airlines for charging passengers extra for hand luggage and seat reservations. It was confirmed on Wednesday that the Brussels agency has started infringement proceedings. They claim that Spain’s Air Navigation Law which restricts the freedom of airlines to set their prices is in …

The new EU digital border system will start next week and restrict BRITS’ access to their second homes located in Spain. Brussels will start rolling out the new Entry/Exit System on Sunday, October 12. This is a continent-wide database of biometrics that records automatically when non-EU nationals enter and exit.  With this impending date, second-home buyers will no longer be …

The Silver Dawn, a cruise ship loaded with wealthy British visitors, made a manoeuvre into Vigo’s port yesterday. The Silver Dawn is referred to as an ‘ultra-luxury cruise ship’ belonging to the Silversea Cruises fleet – with an eye water starting cost of €6,000 per person. Each room is a suite, complete with a butler and marble bathroom.  Eight restaurants, …

The UK’s largest travel association raised some eyebrows when it chose the Mallorca resort of Magaluf to host its annual industry conference. As it brought around 300 of Britain’s leading tour operators to Calvia this week, the Association of British Travel Agents insisted that the former party capital had transformed from its reputation of binge-drinking and booze. Mark Tanzer is …