Spain’s overbooking issue leaves many tourists in limbo. Credit: Prostock-studio via Canva.com It’s not a cancellation, it’s overbooking. If you are flying from Spain this summer, you’re not alone. This is not a flight cancellation. It’s a case of overbooking. If you are flying out of Spain this summer, then you are not alone. There are many travellers who arrive …
Read More »Dana flood hero David Lafoz found dead
David Lafoz has passed away. Credit: Facebook David Lafoz (27), a prominent activist and farmer from Belchite Zaragoza was found dead July 9, after posting a heartbreaking post on Instagram. Known nationally for his volunteer work after the Dana floods and for leading farmer protests across Aragón, Lafoz’s death has sparked widespread grief and raised urgent questions about mental health …
Read More »A small island in the Atlantic Ocean is home to a flight that lands on an emergency basis at a US airbase after a flight from Spain.
Nearly 300 passengers were stranded for a full day on an island in the Atlantic Ocean after a Delta flight from Madrid had to make an emergency landing. On Sunday, 282 passengers and thirteen crew members were aboard Delta Flight 127, which was flying from Spain’s capital Madrid to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. The Airbus A330 had …
Read More »The other Spain, where €500 a month rents you a big flat
Linares has the lowest rent for a flat. Credit: Jose Miguel Sanchez/Shutterstock Think renting in Spain is all €2,000-a-month shoeboxes in Madrid, Barcelona or Marbella? Not necessarily. Spain is not just the expensive cities and coasts. Rent prices in some areas of Spain are so high that they feel like 2005. Of course, we are here. Linares has the lowest …
Read More »Spain travel rules 2025 for UK tourists
Credit: SHOTPRIME via Canva.com. UK holidaymaker with passport and suitcase. Credit: SHOTPRIME via Canva.com British tourists are the most visible and loyal of all visitors to the UK. The sunbeds on Mallorca. The pint nights at Benidorm. Queuing in front of the Colosseum. There are some changes, mostly in the tone and rules of the country, as well as the …
Read More »Ryanair points new baggage warning for 2025
Inside a Ryanair flight — passengers seated as crew carry out in-flight service. Credit score: kasto by way of Canva.com The aircraft’s boarding, your resort is booked. Merely wheel your bag down the aisle and sit. Nevertheless, a Ryanair staffer stops you chilly. If the bag is tagged incorrectly or is one centimetre too tall. This isn’t an exaggeration, as …
Read More »This is the best ‘chiringuito’ in Spain (officially!)
El Balneario de los Baños del Carmen. Credit: El Balneario de los Baños del Carmen Facebook page The Spanish summer is a favorite of many, despite the unbearable heat (and high bills), and air conditioning that runs all day. We like to drink our beer (or wine) on the beach and eat our seafood while our feet rest in the …
Read More »What to do when the schools are out of session?
Families across Spain are searching for fun and engaging activities to keep their children entertained and engaged during the long summer holidays. Whether you’re based in a city…
Read More »OCU warns travelers about car rental scams in Spain
Spain’s car hire desks look similar, but they aren’t always the same. Credit: IJzendoorn via Canva.com, Getty Images Pro You have just landed on Spanish soil with your suitcase and a dream of driving along the coast or up winding mountain roads. There’s a growing group of travellers who are less confident about driving after getting out of the car. …
Read More »A man is dragged into an airplane engine.
A man died on Tuesday at Milan Bergamo – Orio al Serio airport (northern Italy) after running onto the runway and being sucked into the engine of a plane preparing for takeoff, causing the airport to be shut down temporarily. Airbus A319 of the Spanish airline Volotea was about to leave for Oviedo Airport (Spain). “We are currently investigating reports …
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