Lanzarote Airport – EES Problems – People Left Behind

What happened A flight operated by Ryanair from Lanzarote to Bristol (FR4756) departed with many empty seats after at least 89 passengers were unable to clear passport control in time. The delays occurred at Lanzarote Airport in the non-EU passport lines. The airline reportedly held the flight for about an...

Paris Airport EES Problems

The two biggest airports in France have called for a suspension of the full EES launch. Aéroports de Paris, operator of Paris Orly and Charles-de-Gaulle airports, says ‘chronic border control understaffing’ is a recipe for long wait times at airports this summer. It also says ‘unresolved technology issues’ will have...

Row Over Spain Airport Fees

Key organizations involved ACI Europe – represents European airports. International Air Transport Association (IATA) – represents airlines worldwide. Aena – the state-majority-owned operator of Spain’s airports. What the conflict is about IATA is urging Aena to reduce airport charges in Spain between 2027 and 2031, arguing that airlines and passengers...

Key changes to Manchester – Orlando flights

TUI Airways is increasing capacity from Manchester Airport to Florida starting May 22, operating three weekly flights to Melbourne Orlando International Airport. This airport serves the wider Orlando area and is close to Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center, making it convenient for both theme parks and space-related attractions....

Heathrow Security News

What’s changed at London Heathrow Airport 1. All passenger security checkpoints now use advanced CT scanners Heathrow has completed the installation of next-generation computed tomography (CT) scanners at every terminal security lane the first major airport in the world to fully do so. These machines create high-resolution 3D images of...

New Records for London Airports

London Heathrow recorded its busiest full year ever for passenger traffic in 2025, handling nearly 84.5 million passengers, slightly surpassing the total from 2024. The airport set passenger records in nine of the 12 months and marked its busiest single day on 1 August, when more than 270,000 travellers passed...

London City Introducing Drop Off Charges

London City Airport to Introduce £8 Drop-Off Fee London City Airport is just days away from introducing a new passenger drop-off charge, becoming the last major UK airport to roll out the now widespread fee. From 6 January 2026, drivers will be charged £8 to drop off passengers, allowing a...

UK airspace set for flight path shake-up

Plans to tweak ‘outdated’ UK flight paths could speed up journey times and ensure fewer delays, the government says. The UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS) plans to review and revise flight routes across UK airspace. Some of these haven’t been updated for decades. UKADS will firstly focus on congested airspace in and around...

Spain cracks down on Airbnb listings

Spain has enacted a major clampdown on Airbnb short term rental properties, ordering the removal of over 65,000 listings from the platform. It comes after months of backlash over a housing affordability crisis in major cities including Barcelona. The Spanish Consumer Rights Ministry said listings have violated record keeping discrepancies...

Manchester Airport T3 revamp unveiled

Manchester Airport has revealed more details of its ambitious plans for a multimillion-pound upgrade at Terminal 3. The airport already announced the closure of Terminal 1. The airport has now unveiled plans to use part of Terminal 1 for the expansion at Terminal 3. T3 updates will include a revamped entrance, security...