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Travellers Set to Benefit from New EU Air Passenger Rights Rules

Holidaymakers flying to and from Lanzarote could soon enjoy stronger protections under a major overhaul of EU air passenger rights, including clearer compensation rules, improved fare transparency, and a ban on airlines refusing return flights to passengers who miss their outbound journey.

Brexit: Ten Years On

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Ten years after the UK’s pivotal referendum, Brexit benefits remain debatable in the UK, but it’s safe to conclude that the vote has only resulted in hassle, expense and worry for Brits on Lanzarote.

Ryanair says fuel supply fears easing but late summer bookings may push up fares

Ryanair says it has “almost zero concerns” about jet fuel shortages this summer despite disruption linked to the conflict involving Iran, although the airline warned that travellers who delay booking could end up paying more later in the year.

Aer Lingus cancels 500 flights from summer schedule

Aer Lingus has cancelled a number of flights from its summer schedule, citing “mandatory maintenance on aircraft” as the reason for the disruption.

Ryanair announces that it will close check-in 20 minutes earlier

Ryanair announced yesterday that it would be closing its check-in desks 20 minutes earlier from November.

Greece suspends EES making British travellers exempt from biometric checks

Greece has taken the decision to exempt British travellers from the biometric checks required by the EES (Entry Exit System), which should have been fully operational throughout the Schengen area on April 10th.

ETIAS scheme delayed until 2027

The EU has confirmed that the ETIAS scheme has been delayed until 2027, meaning that British and other third-country visitors to Spain and other Schengen areas will not have to apply for a visa-waiver document costing €20 until April 2027 at the earliest.

Ryanair claims “huge success” after moving to 100% digital boarding passes

Earlier this week, Ryanair announced that it would move to 100% digital boarding passes and no longer accept printed boarding passes. The Irish airline has claimed that the first day was a “huge success.”

Clocks go back tonight

At 2 am tonight, in the early hours of Sunday, the clocks go back one hour, bringing the Canaries back to Greenwich Mean Time.

EU approves new driving licence rules

The EU has approved a motion that will update driving licence laws, permitting youngsters of 17 years of age to drive as long as they are accompanied by an adult over 25 years of age.