Etiqueta 'Airlines'

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From Constitution day to sky high costs

"I watched with great interest one staff member at Palma airport who was like a hawk stalking his prey trying to catch anybody he could with the wrong sized bag..."

Richie Prior10/12/2023 10:45

Travelling to the UK

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Hidden costs of low-cost airlines: The flight booking frustration

I’m not being funny but it’s all self check-in now at most airports so by the time I get on the plane I actually feel like I work for the company.

Richie Prior20/10/2023 15:42

Travelling to the UK

Travelling to the UK

Take easyJet for example, others are available and do the same of course but they were the ones I travelled with.

PERE BOTA 20/10/2023

Flight disruption can be expected over the next few days in Mallorca.

Airport

Britons face Friday 13th Mallorca flight fright

Ryanair calls on the EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, to take urgent action to protect overflights and EU citizens’ freedom of movement during ATC strikes.

Humphrey Carter12/10/2023 13:33

Everybody was under the impression that the travel industry would burst back to normal after the pandemic

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The tourism nightmare

I would not fancy being in charge of a tour operator or an airline, it’s just one hurdle after another.

Humphrey Carter28/09/2023 15:17

Armengol issues threat of fines to airlines

Airlines

Armengol issues threat of fines to airlines

President of the Balearics defends government’s “courageous policies” amidst arguments over budget and travel.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter29/11/2018 09:49

Simon Calder in Palma last week.

Tourism

Brexit could mean more red tape for tourists

Travel writer Simon Calder: "Britons may find themselves having to fill in a host of questions when booking a simple flight."

Humphrey Carter06/05/2017 00:00

The reduction in airport taxes could mean lower fares. But will they?

Transport

Hope for lower fares because of airport tax reduction

The Majorca Hoteliers Federation has expressed its satisfaction with the tax reduction of 11% over five years.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter28/01/2017 00:00

Christmas flights are in short supply and expensive.

Transport

Airlines hiking prices up to 60% for the festive season

According to the airlines, 80 per cent of the Christmas and New Year domestic airline capacity has been sold.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter29/11/2016 00:00

Inter-island services could be affected by flat-rate air tariff.

Transport

Ferry operators worried about airline flat-rate tariff

The association for maritime businesses is warning that inter-island ferry services could disappear.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter25/11/2016 00:00

Mayor José Hila shaking hands with Meliá's Gabriel Escarrer at the World Travel Market.

Tourism

Palma in talks over further winter tourism expansion

The UK's Institute of Travel & Tourism has proposed that the institute's 2018 conference be held at Palma's Palacio de Congresos.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter09/11/2016 00:00

A quiet enough drink at Palma airport. However, it's when people have had rather too much ...

Transport

Balearic parliament calls for end to drunkenness on planes

The focus for the moment is on flights to and from the UK and the government intends to work with the UK authorities and airlines.

Humphrey Carter29/09/2016 00:00

Balearics: top low-cost region in Spain

Travel

Balearics: top low-cost region in Spain

Balearics were ahead of Andalusia (14.5%) but some distance behind Catalonia with over 28%.

Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter17/09/2015 00:00