A Civil Guard officer has died during evacuation operations linked to the MV Hondius ship carrying passengers affected by the hantavirus. Spanish Minister of Health: the last 28 passengers will disembark this afternoon in the Canary Islands, and 26 will continue on board heading to the Netherlands
One of the repatriated passengers showed symptoms during the rescue flight from the North Atlantic. The French Defense Minister announced a special decree to allow isolation measures to be applied to contact cases. The European Commission representation in Spain: "Following Spain's request under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, a rescEU air ambulance is being deployed from Norway to Tenerife"
Evacuation under strict quarantine measures: The first passengers have disembarked from the MV Hondius as WHO teams coordinate rescue flights and epidemiological assessments in Spain. Here are the latest updates from the Spanish health ministry
United Airlines has launched new nonstop summer routes from New York/Newark to Split, Croatia, and Bari, Italy, expanding its European network. And that's not all: three other summer services to Spain, Iceland, and Scotland will launch in May
Vueling, part of the IAG group, has announced that the ticket price at the time of booking will remain final even if fuel prices rise. The company emphasizes that it is operating according to the summer plan, without fear of fuel disruptions, and offers a network of over 100 destinations with flexibility and customer service
Airlink has also confirmed that the deceased Dutch national infected with the hantavirus had flown from Saint Helena to Johannesburg aboard an Airlink flight before boarding a KLM aircraft to fly to Amsterdam
After confirming that the MV Hondius will arrive in the Canary Islands following the hantavirus outbreak, Spain has officially received the first three suspected hantavirus cases, despite the Canary Islands' president disagreeing with the decision. UPDATE: WHO informs the public that Swiss authorities have confirmed another case of Hantavirus in a previous passenger from the same ship
Aer Lingus is launching new routes to Nice, Oslo, and Asturias while restoring seasonal services and expanding its transatlantic network for summer 2026
The company accuses key European countries, including France, Germany, Spain and Italy, of a lack of preparation regarding the implementation of the new border control system (EES); passengers are missing flights due to long queues
Wizz Air is expanding its operations in Cyrpus, announcing new routes between Larnaca and tewo popular European tourist destinations. All the details, frequencies and opening dates of the routes
LOT is expected to operate up to six weekly flights between Warsaw and Malaga, one of the most popular holiday destinations in Spain, with convenient hours and adjustments for the summer season
A new plan presented by the Vueling airline aims to strengthen its position in Barcelona in particular and in Spain in general, expand its route map in Europe and increase the number of passengers to 60 million per year
The "Tower of Christ" designed by Antoni Gaudi as part of the famous church in Barcelona is nearing completion, just in time for the 100th anniversary of the renowned architect's death. This is what the new addition looks like, which will shine by day and be a star by night
Madrid, considered a favorite among many global tourists, is especially sparkling at this time of year, despite the cold weather. Here are the most beautiful markets in the Spanish capital
British Airways is relaunching its London City-Madrid route with 11 weekly flights. The city airport is reporting increased demand for winter destinations and is continuing to improve operations, with more aircraft types being able to land there
Austrian Airlines expands short, medium, and long-haul flights, adding Nordic and Mediterranean destinations while strengthening operational capacity for summer 2026
Heavy storms to hit the southeastern tourist region and some popular islands
A surge of 5.7% compared to the same period last year, with tourism revenue reaching €23.5 billion – United Kingdom leads the list of visiting countries
Airports report power supply restored with generator support; Metro almost fully operational; National rail service announces 50% train restoration in Madrid
Spain leads Europe in the growing trend of high-speed trains replacing planes, with a new route opening tomorrow
