Tag: travel
Fuel prices continue to fall
The price of fuel has fallen to levels last seen in 2017, hardly surprising, however, with drivers unable to leave home and so few...
easyJet ‘rescue flights’ on Sunday for ex-pats stranded in Spain
By Andrew Atkinson
easyJet have released their rescue flights for general sale following ex-pats being stranded in Spain in the wake of COVID-19.
All flights are...
Only a handful of hotels to remain open in Valencian Community
The Spanish authorities have published a list of hotels and short-stay accommodation that will remain open during the state of emergency. You can find...
Ryanair closing down for almost 3 months
Ryanair announced on March 24 it expects to operate no further commercial flights between 24 March and June 2020.
Europe’s biggest budget airline Ryanair has...
Alicante Airport set to close to commercial flights
Alicante-Elche airport is set to cease commercial flight operations this week in the wake of the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak.
The airport will remain open -...
Police thwart weekend getaways: “It’s not a holiday!”
A week after the government decreed the state of emergency that has confined members of the public to their homes, the Ministry of the...
6 Spanish-Speaking Countries to Visit in 2020
Are you looking for Spanish-speaking destinations for your next trip? Take a look at this list and choose your favorite!
6 Spanish-Speaking Countries...
Chaos at Alicante airport as exodus continues
"We are panicking"
People are not keeping safe distances
Riots in front of the Vueling office
Alicante airport is currently operating at peak levels...
Ryanair statement on booked flights exiting Spain from 21 March to...
Airline advising to apply for a free move on an alternative date at the "My Bookings” section of ryanair.com
Ryanair has released important information,...
Easyjet cancels flights to Spain
EasyJet is the latest airline to cancel all its flights in and out of Spain as the country adopts emergency measures to fight the...
Coronavirus: Flights to Spain cancelled by Jet2, Ryanair
As coronavirus continues to spread, many new travel restrictions have been put in place, forcing airlines to suspend their services to certain countries.
British Airways,...
Trump suspends all travel from Europe to the US for 30...
The measure announced by the US President, which exempts the United Kingdom and which the President says will not affect trade, will take...
Sadness and joy in The Gambia
In Part 2 Andrew Atkinson talks to former Quesada-Rojales resident Rosemary Le Messurier - and her quest to find the lost Gambian family...
RYANAIR AND BRITISH AIRWAYS CANCEL FLIGHTS
Coronavirus outbreak continues to spread
No flights to or from Alicante-Elche or Corvera airports affected
Ryanair and British Airways have cancelled a plethora of...
ON A WING AND A PRAYER
What next as 200,000 flights cancelled due to coronavirus?
Ryanair and Wizz Air ban from Montenegro
The coronovirus has hit 200,000 flights following the...
Travel Destinations That Should Be in Everyone’s Bucket List
Are you unsure about where to go on your next vacation? Worry not, the world abounds with amazing destinations to explore. Regardless of your...
Summer launch for NEW flights between Teesside and Alicante
The new flights to Alicante, which start on July 17, will be running twice a week from Teesside airport. The route was announced by...
FROM QUESADA-ROJALES TO THE GAMBIA
Andrew Atkinson talks to former Quesada-Rojales resident Rosemary Le Messurier, who now lives in Guernsey, about The Gambia in Part 1 of a two-part...
SANDSTORM SCARE!
'A Calima came in dangerous winds - hot ones - it was scary' - David Webster
IN the aftermath of activating Municipal Emergency Plan (PEMU)...
Coronavirus alert at Alicante-Elche airport
By Andrew Atkinson LEADER EXCLUSIVE
Preventative measures, in the wake of the fatal coronavirus breakout in China killing hundreds of people, were taken at Alicante-Elche...
How to Pack Your Luggage for a 1-Month Trip
Traveling for a month is quite exciting; however, it can be nerve-racking as well. Trying to put together what you need to pack can...
Why New Zealanders love to visit Spain
It may be a long way to travel but Spain is a country that New Zealanders love to visit. There are certainly plenty of...
Passenger on flight from Dublin to Alicante-Elche arrives in Los Montesinos...
Leader Exclusive
A passenger on a flight from Dublin to Alicante-Elche airport arrived in Los Montesinos, Spain, on Thursday evening - after an EIGHT hours...
Airlines face disruption as Storm Dennis hits UK
Holidaymakers destined for Spain caught up
Plane travelling from San Francisco to Heathrow quarantined due to a suspected Coronavirus
British Airways and easyJet are...
Mojácar Council launches new promotional material ready for the 2020 Tourist Season
Mojácar Council’s Tourism Department and Tourist Office have been busy putting together a range of new promotional material to help reinforce the work they...
Storm Ciara pushes British Airways 747 to new Transatlantic Record
A British Airways flight is thought to have established a new record for the fastest 3500 mile subsonic transatlantic crossing in just 4 hours...
Valencian Community suffers first fall in British tourism
2019 sees the Community lose almost 42,500 visitors from the United Kingdom
The number of International tourist holidaying in the Valencia Community reached a...
How to Plan the Perfect Weekend Trip to San Francisco
San Francisco is one of the most popular tourist destinations, perhaps because of its cool summers, incredible rolling hills, and famous landmarks. It is...
Travel Needs for Little Kids
Researchers and child development specialists encourage parents to give their kids the gift of travel, rather than buying them expensive toys or presents. This...
Unmanned drones close down Madrid Airport
Madrid airport has now reopened following the presence of a number of unmanned drones that were seen in the vicinity of the runways earlier...
