News of airport fees going up in Spain will not please Ryanair.
News of airport fees going up in Spain will not please Ryanair.
Mallorca flight crisis: Ryanair could cut more flights to Spain over fare rise
Ryanair has warned that it is considering cutting more flights from medium and small Spanish airports next winter and in 2026 if operator Aena does not lower its fees.
Flight price hikes will push the cost of Mallorca holidays up further.
Flight price hikes will push the cost of Mallorca holidays up further.
Mallorca airfares at risk: Spain plans for significant increase for 2026
However, the relationship between the operator and the airlines remains tense. Ryanair, its main detractor, has cut its capacity in Spain by 800,000 seats and closed routes from Jerez and Valladolid this summer in response to what it considers an unjustified price increase.
Ryanair’s CEO, Michael O’Leary, has written an open letter to Commission President von der Leyen calling on her to take immediat
Ryanair’s CEO, Michael O’Leary, has written an open letter to Commission President von der Leyen calling on her to take immediate action to protect overflights during French ATC strikes or quit.
Ryanair calls on European Commission president to quit over strikes which hit destinations like Mallorca hard
Last week, the annual French ATC Summer “recreational” strikes started on Thursday and Friday, causing the cancellation of 1,500 flights, cancelling the travel plans of over 270,000 EU citizens and their families.
A total of 18 people were injured and six of them were taken to two medical centres
A total of 18 people were injured and six of them were taken to two medical centres
Ryanair apologises to passengers evacuated from Mallorca flight
"We sincerely apologise to passengers affected by the inconvenience caused."
Passengers exiting Ryanair plane because of a fire in Palma, Mallorca
Passengers went onto a wing and jumped to the tarmac.
Injuries after fire on a Ryanair plane at Palma Airport
The incident occurred shortly after midnight.
Mallorca holiday flights
French air traffic control strike sparks Balearic flight chaos, Mallorca hit hard
“Once again European families are held to ransom by French Air Traffic Controllers going on strike."
Spain's Ministry of Consumer Affairs said on Thursday that it has launched another investigation into a sixth low-cost airline o
Spain's Ministry of Consumer Affairs said on Thursday that it has launched another investigation into a sixth low-cost airline over practices such as charging for larger cabin bags
Spain probes a sixth budget airline over cabin luggage fees
Ryanair and Industry group ALA have said the fines are groundless as the practices are common in most of the European Union.
Michael O’Leary, Ryanair CEO, said: “The Spanish courts have correctly upheld EU law, which protects the freedom of all EU airli
Michael O’Leary, Ryanair CEO, said: “The Spanish courts have correctly upheld EU law, which protects the freedom of all EU airlines to set our own prices, a fundamental right
Ryanair gets one over the Spanish government on hand luggage
With over €10 billion invested in Spain, Ryanair contributes over €24 billion to the country’s GDP and supports over 10,000 direct jobs for pilots, cabin crew and engineers.
Manston could be operating budget holiday flights from 2028.
Manston could be operating budget holiday flights from 2028.
Flights from the heart of Kent to Mallorca
It is envisaged one million passengers could travel through the Manston Airport terminal annually with meetings with big-name budget airlines, including Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air mooted.
A few complicated travel weeks ahead due to industrial action in Spain and France.
A few complicated travel weeks ahead due to industrial action in Spain and France.
Official France strike threat to UK Mallorca summer flights
Ryanair has long campaigned for the urgent reform of Europe’s mismanaged ATC services.