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VUELING announces a major increase in its winter schedule, with 1.5 million additional seats available across Santiago de Compostela & Tenerife Norte. The expansion is coming just weeks after Ryanair revealed it would reduce capacity and close bases at both airports. This sparked warnings of “tourism disasters” in the region. Vueling is part of IAG and will have its largest …

RYANAIR is increasing the size of the free carry on bag it offers to all passengers, following a dispute over Spanish authorities.  Starting in early September 2025 on the basic fare, passengers can bring onboard a bag up to 40 cm x 30 cm x 20cm at no additional cost. This new allowance has been increased by 33% in volume, …

NEARLY 200 passengers were left stranded for over TEN HOURS at Ibiza Airport – with no beds, barely any food, and not even a bottle of water. Vueling flight VLG1353, set to whisk travellers to Alicante at 9:55pm on Wednesday, quickly descended into chaos after a technical glitch forced passengers to disembark just before midnight – and then the waiting …

Many visitors consider it one of Spain’s hidden gems. It is renowned for the medieval old town and the oldest Roman lighthouse in the world. The views along the Atlantic Coast are also breathtaking. But for Jeremy Clarkson. The British TV host best known for his straight-talking style and popular car show Top Gear across four different decades, the city …

After years of economic stagnation, German tourists are finally feeling the effects of MALLORCA’s transformation as a luxury destination. For decades, tour operators have relied on the stark difference between British holidaymakers – notoriously price-sensitive – and their German counterparts, who were willing to pay premium rates for their Balearic getaways.  The dynamic has changed dramatically in Germany as the …

Schengen visa denied: Visa refusal at the counter. Don’t panic—many refusals can be overturned on appeal with the right papers. Credit: AnnaStills / Shutterstock When you opened the email, your heart sank. Visa refused. Breathe. In most cases, this isn’t a brick wall – it’s a detour. There are many travellers who have overturned refusals, or succeeded on a quick …

ANDALUCIA has broken records this summer, despite the fact that prices have reached historic highs and inflation is a serious problem. Hotels along the coast are seeing 85% occupancy. Tourists aren’t planning months in advance – they’re booking just days before their holidays begin. Gaspar Saez, director at Barceo Hotel Group, which runs 25 hotels in Andalucia, says last-minute trends …

There is a small part of Spain that is soon to become a Scottish paradise. Teba in Malaga is preparing to celebrate Douglas’ Days, 2025. The festival will take place from Thursday, Aug. 21 through Sunday, Aug. 24. It will transform the sleepy streets of the town into a celebration of Scottish pride, history and culture. There will be bagpipes …

Amid the worst wildfires in Spain’s history and an unrelenting heatwave in which temperatures in the country’s interior are predicted to reach 45ºC, Pedro Sánchez, prime minister, has decided to cut short his summer holiday, activate the army and request help from neighbouring nations. Wildfires in multiple regions have burned almost 120,000 acres. Four people, including a firefighter, died, after …

A Spanish influencer couple’s dream trip to Puerto Rico descended into chaos after they blindly trusted ChatGPT for travel advice – and ended up stranded at the airport. Viral TikTok Mery Caldass, who has over 6.1 millions views on the clip, is seen weeping while Alejandro Cid, her partner, tries to comfort her. Caldass wept, when asked if they required …