Power Outage Sparks Airport Chaos Across Portugal and Spain
On Monday 28 April, a massive power outage swept through Portugal and Spain, plunging major airports into disarray and causing widespread travel chaos.
Airport
Incident
Ryanair Files Criminal Case Against Disruptive Passenger in Spain
Ryanair has launched a private criminal prosecution in Spain against a passenger responsible for causing chaos on a flight from Lanzarote to Santiago.
Emergency
Jet2 Passenger Dies Despite Emergency Diversion to Spain
A Jet2 passenger was pronounced dead on arrival after a flight from Tenerife bound for Nottingham (EMA) made an emergency dash to Spain on 14 February.
Airline
Spain Fines 5 Budget Airlines €179m for ‘Abusive’ Practices
Spain's Consumer Rights Ministry has imposed a record €179 million in fines against 5 budget airlines for what it described as 'abusive' practices.
Airline
DHL Express Spain Invests €40 Million in New Aircraft Maintenance Facility
DHL Express Spain will boost its European operations with a €40 million investment in a new aircraft maintenance hangar at Vitoria Airport
Airline
Spain Targets Green Aviation with Ambitious Hydrogen Hub Project
Airbus has teamed with major aviation and energy companies to develop Spain's first hydrogen airport hub network.
Airline
Jet2 Launches New Route from Bournemouth Airport to Murcia
For its inaugural summer season at Bournemouth Airport, Jet2 will introduce flights to Murcia, Spain, accessible via Alicante Airport.
Airline
TUI Boosts Routes and Capacity at Cardiff Airport for Summer 26
TUI will add three new routes and boost existing capacity at Cardiff Airport for Summer 2026, adding a fourth based aircraft.
Airline
Lufthansa Maintains Positive Outlook for 2025 Amid Demand Growth
The Lufthansa Group saw its strongest Q1 start in a decade, maintaining its positive financial outlook for 2025, amid a strong demand level.
Airline
United Airlines Invests in New Start-Up JetZero’s Blended Wing Aircraft
United Airlines is investing in JetZero, a startup company developing blended wing body (BWB) aircraft. United has a conditional agreement to purchase up to 200 aircraft.