Spain slams new air passenger delay rules, Ryanair must modify the minimum dimensions of its free hand luggage allowance
Council of Europe has decided to increase the flight delay time entitling passengers to compensation from 3 to 4 and 6 hours, depending on the flight distance.
British airline confident over summer season
easyJet: anti-tourism protests in Spain have not dented demand for flights or holidays
EasyJet's positive outlook chimes with bigger competitor airline Ryanair, which on Monday reported strong demand, with summer bookings running 1% ahead of last year.
A flight to remember! John Bishop's return journey from Palma
45 minute delay to his flights from Palma
Mallorca is top Easter destination for Britons
In Alcudia 95% of the hotels in the resort will be open during Holy Week, with an average occupancy of 80% and a predominance of tourists from Germany and the United Kingdom
easyJet re-opens Palma base with 9 percent more airline seats
Connects Palma with 36 destinations.
Flights
Low-cost airlines blamed for Mallorca illegal holiday let crisis
"Low-cost airlines meet the demands of those visitors who can’t afford a seven-night package, a long-stay holiday or prefer a short break in the Balearics".
Safest airlines in the world fly to Mallorca
European airlines made a strong showing in the low-cost category, with Ryanair and EasyJet securing third and fourth places.

Leading hotel chains have their eyes on Mallorca.
Leading hotel chains have their eyes on Mallorca.
easyHotel is flying to open in Palma
The hotel chain is an affordable, low-carbon chain of value hotels. It was founded in 2004 by Sir Stelios Haji loannou, who launched easyJet.
Big fines for five low cost airlines in Spain for "abusive practices"
The airlines association has criticised the move.
Tourist Taxes: Transparency or just another moneygrab?
“Just a thought, why isn’t the government promoting what they are spending the tourist tax money on?"

Mounting concerns about airport chaos for Britons.
Mounting concerns about airport chaos for Britons.
Britons could be “stuck” on planes at Mallorca airport
“In the worst case you actually can’t disembark, you hold people on the plane.”

Checking in is going to be more complicated and take longer.
Checking in is going to be more complicated and take longer.

Ryanair has called for reform to the EU's air traffic control.
Ryanair has called for reform to the EU's air traffic control.
Mallorca hit by most flight delays from the UK
Palma de Mallorca to London Gatwick Airport route saw the highest number of delays.
easyJet says tourism protests are not showing impact on bookings
EasyJet has observed a trend of customers booking closer to their departure dates.

A big welcome for easyJet's winter expansion in the Balearics.
A big welcome for easyJet's winter expansion in the Balearics.
easyJet commits to all-year holidays in the Balearics
Since launching operations in the Balearic Islands more than 25 years ago, easyJet has carried nearly 45 million passengers and has grown to connects the islands to Europe and the UK on 64 routes.
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Michael O’Leary vs. Spain
Michael O’Leary has never exactly traded in bonhomie where Spain’s politicians are concerned.
Andrew Ede29/11/2024 09:59