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Greece "exempts Britons from biometric registration" under EES scheme
11+ hour, 25+ min ago (117+ words) British passport holders will not be required to go through biometric registration on arrival in Greece under the EU's Entry/Exit System, according to the Greek government. A statement on the website. .. Greece "exempts Britons from biometric registration' under EES…...
Gold Medal and Pure Luxury extend Europe campaigns with more offers
1+ week, 5+ day ago (213+ words) Gold Medal and Pure Luxury have extended their Europe campaigns until April 12, offering agents six further offers for each brand and the chance to win a luxury holiday. Agents can secure packages with Gold Medal from "99 deposit per person via…...
New Gibraltar border checks set to come into force on July 15
2+ week, 3+ day ago (242+ words) New dual border control checks at Gibraltar airport are set to come into force on July 15. The government of Gibraltar welcomed the announcement by the European Council that it has agreed the text of the UK-EU post-Brexit agreement and confirmation…...
Spanish airports face "indefinite" ground handlers" strike
2+ week, 6+ day ago (171+ words) A dozen major airports in Spain face "indefinite" strike action leading into the Easter long weekend. Ground staff at key gateways including'Barcelona, Madrid, Alicante, Palma, Ibiza, Malaga and the Canary Islands started a walk out from today (Monday).' The workers…...
Jet2 takes off with first flights from Gatwick
3+ week, 3+ day ago (181+ words) Jet2 makes its debut departures from Gatwick today (Thursday) ahead of the Easter holiday period. The airline and sister tour operator will serve destinations across mainland Spain, Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, Greece, Turkey, Portugal, Malta, Italy, Croatia, Bulgaria and Cyprus." The…...
Easy Jet puts millions of seats on sale for February and March 2027
3+ week, 5+ day ago (204+ words) Easy Jet has put more than seven million seats on sale for UK passengers for departures between February 1-March 21, 2027. Flights are available from 22 UK airports to more than 140 destinations across Europe and North Africa, and'include services departing during the February…...
Pressure on prices intensifies as demand increases for "safe" destinations
4+ week, 2+ day ago (549+ words) The trade says pressure on prices for peak summer breaks in the western Mediterranean is intensifying as demand increases for "safe" destinations. Travel agents reported prices had started to rise for destinations including Spain and Portugal. Idle Travel owner Tony…...
Barcelona to double tourist tax and increase surcharge from April
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (175+ words) Barcelona will double its overnight tourist tax and increased its visitor surcharge fee from April 1, with taxes varying by the type of establishment. The move follows a new law being passed by the Catalonian government which will gradually increase tourist…...
On the Beach sees "significant downturn" in demand since outbreak of Middle East conflict
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (626+ words) On the Beach has seen a "significant downturn" on demand following the outbreak of the war in Iran. The OTA temporarily suspended its future annual profit guidance as a result. In a trading update, the company said: "Whilst the group…...
National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions offers free cruises for three bookings
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (223+ words) Agents are being offered a free cruise in return for making three bookings with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions. The limited time "Sell Three, Expedition Free'incentive covers bookings across qualifying 2026 sailings in the Arctic, Europe and Mediterranean before April 30. Theincentive is valid…...