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Flight from Gibraltar to London makes emergency landing due to ‘fumes in the cockpit’

A FLIGHT from Gibraltar to Heathrow was forced to make an emergency landing in France because of smoke in the cockpit. The British Airways flight...

Iberia strikes WILL go ahead: Last-ditch talks fail to prevent Spain-wide walkouts from starting tomorrow

IBERIA walkouts are set to begin tomorrow as last-ditch talks to prevent Spain-wide strikes have failed.  Despite multiple attempts to reach an agreement, final talks...

Spanish airline Iberia to hold last-ditch meeting with unions today in bid to halt ground staff strikes that will...

SPANISH AIRLINE Iberia is holding last-ditch talks today with unions in a bid to halt a series of strikes by ground staff that are...

What can I do if my flight is cancelled by the Iberia strikes in Spain? All you need to...

TRAVEL disruption is expected over the King’s Day weekend as ground staff from Spanish airline Iberia go on strike.  The former flag carrier has already...

Crackdown on e-scooters: These are the new laws in effect across Spain’s Andalucia from TODAY

NEW e-scooter laws have come into effect today, January 1, in Spain’s Andalucia.  The measures include a ban on bringing the devices on public transport.  Spearheaded...

British teen’s dream holiday to Spain is ruined ‘over a 1cm tear in his passport’

A BRITISH teen was due to take his first-ever holiday to Spain’s Benidorm when his dreams were ruined by a 1cm tear in his...

Iryo sale: High-speed train operator in Spain is offering cross-country tickets from as little as €8

SPAIN’S high-speed rail network is a source of huge pride for many Spaniards: it's efficient, offers an excellent alternative to air travel, and is...

Iberia strikes latest: Airline bosses will meet with trade unions in last-ditch attempt to prevent Spain-wide walkouts in early...

REPRESENTATIVES from Spanish airline Iberia will be meeting with some of Spain’s biggest unions on Thursday in a last-ditch attempt to stop a planned...

Cost of high-speed train travel in Spain has plummeted by up to 50% in the past year in great...

HIGH-SPEED train travel has become significantly cheaper in Spain over the last few years, new figures show.  A study by Trainline suggests the liberalisation of...

Iberia strikes back on: Here are the dates that air travel in Spain will be affected by the ground...

BARELY days after unions had announced that they would not be calling strikes for Spanish airline Iberia’s ground staff, the stoppages are back on....

This charming city in Spain is the most searched location for a holiday in 2024 – and many will...

THIS little known destination in Spain is the most searched for 2024 holiday, according to Booking.com.  It comes after the popular holiday website analysed the...

Revealed: The EU’s ‘Mediterranean Corridor’ train will carry passengers from southern Spain to UKRAINE and connect up to 10...

PLANS for a new ‘Mediterranean Corridor’ train will take passengers all over Europe, but misses a big Spanish resort.  EU ministers have agreed plans for...

Airport strikes in Spain latest: Iberia workers delay the start date of their walk out

AIR TRAVELLERS in Spain this Christmas can breathe a sigh of relief – for now, anyway. Strikes that were due to be called over the...

Outrage as airline passengers are STILL waiting for their luggage after landing in Gibraltar from London at the weekend

PASSENGERS flying from London Heathrow to Gibraltar over the weekend have reported their luggage got lost in transit, putting their Christmas in peril. British Airways...

REVEALED: Spain now has the world’s most POWERFUL passport

SPAIN is now home to the world’s most powerful passport, according to the latest World Passport Index.  It has beaten 198 other passports to come...

Visitors may have to pay to visit this Malaga attraction under new tourism proposal 

A NEW tourism proposal has suggested visitors must pay to visit a popular Malaga park.  It comes after the Junta asked for ideas from companies...

Why this town on Spain’s Costa del Sol is a must visit over the coming winter months – according...

THE latest Spanish town to be garlanded by the British press is not such an obscure hidden gem as some others. But Nerja, just 50...

Hotel founded by British expat in Spain’s Andalucia is named among the best in the WORLD by respected ‘Traveler’...

A HOTEL in Spain’s Andalucia region has been named among the best in the world by the respected Traveler magazine.  The Hacienda San Rafael in...

This restaurant in Marbella is among the best decorated in the WORLD after winning prestigious design award

A MARBELLA restaurant has won a prestigious design award after being named the best decorated venue in the WORLD.  The eatery received its accolade at...

Fresh airport strikes in Spain: Baggage handlers to walk out on these dates in December and January

SPAIN’S two biggest labour unions, UGT and CCOO, have called eight days of strike action for Spanish airline Iberia’s ground service staff over the...

REVIEW: The bet pays off for Paco Roncero at Madrid’s Terraza del Casino

MADRID has gone through a food revolution since I lived there in the early 1990s when it was literally all about roast suckling pig,...

Airport strikes in Spain: Which flights will be affected by walkouts planned for December?

MORE than 35,000 flights across Spain are at risk of being affected by strikes planned for December, it has emerged. It comes after the General...

Spain’s UGT union calls airport strike for key December vacation days

ONE OF Spain’s main labour unions, UGT, has called a strike for airport handling staff during key December vacation days, threatening the travel plans...

Boom times are back: Record-breaking Malaga Airport sees 20 million passengers in 2023 – the most in its 104-year...

MALAGA Airport has welcomed 20 million passengers in a year for the first time in its 104-year history, setting a new record.  This achievement beats...

Huge surge in Brits visiting Spain’s Costa del Sol: New all-time record for October sees more than 500,000 UK...

MALAGA AIRPORT recorded 2.2 million passengers in October- 17.1% more than a year ago, according to airport operator Aena. For the first ten months of...

Budget British hotel chain Travelodge launches ambitious Andalucia expansion plans – with Malaga first on the list

BRITISH budget hotel chain Travelodge has set its sights on breaking into the Andalucian market, with Malaga first on the list. The move is part...

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