British airport boozing controls on the horizon
"We don’t allow people to drink-drive, yet we keep putting them up in aircraft at 33,000 feet.”
Tourism of excesses decree fine for the sale of alcohol was not "unconstitutional"
A fine of 60,000 euros was imposed for breaching the ban on the sale of alcohol.
Palma on tourist security footing
The operation will remain active throughout the summer and its results will be reviewed weekly and modified as necessary.

One of the flying clubs to Ibiza.
One of the flying clubs to Ibiza.

Tighter restrictions for resorts like Magalluf.
Tighter restrictions for resorts like Magalluf.
Never mind early bar closing, now menu of the day at threat in Mallorca
There is talk of the price of alcohol being increased.
Outrage over move to close bars and restaurants earlier across Spain
The current government wants to introduce a 35-hour working week, a move that would involve earlier closing times for bars, restaurants and nightlife venues.
Should boozing and flying be banned?
Viewpoint: Booze sale ban failure
You might not be able to buy alcohol after 10pm, but you’ve got all day to stock up.

You might not be able to buy alcohol after 10pm, but you’ve got all day to stock up.
You might not be able to buy alcohol after 10pm, but you’ve got all day to stock up.
Hotels
Hoteliers threatening all-inclusive legal action
The hoteliers federation in Ibiza and Formentera is taking issue with restrictions on alcohol in all-inclusive hotels.
Flying “nightclubs” to the Balearics
"We don’t allow people to drink-drive, yet we keep putting them up in aircraft at 33,000 feet."
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Comment
Comment: Can’t drink, can’t smoke...
The smoking ban on terraces looks to stay and now the price of alcohol is going up.
Humphrey Carter20/04/2022 09:45