https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed The European Commission on Friday clarified rules on air passenger rights given possible fuel shortages and travel disruption amid conflict in the Middle East. https://www.thelocal.es/20260509/eu-commission-clarifies-flight-compensation-rights-amid-travel-disruption Sat, 09 May 2026 09:32:59 +0200 eu-commission-clarifies-flight-compensation-rights-amid-travel-disruption Spanish airlines Iberia, Vueling and Air Europa have all said they are maintaining their regular flight schedules with no changes to their flights or prices, despite rising fuel costs caused by the war in Iran. https://www.thelocal.es/20260507/spanish-airlines-freeze-prices-despite-jet-fuel-shortages Thu, 07 May 2026 10:29:36 +0200 spanish-airlines-freeze-prices-despite-jet-fuel-shortages The US has given the European Union an ultimatum - grant access to sensitive police data or else lose access to visa-free travel for EU citizens. https://www.thelocal.es/20260506/us-threatens-to-scrap-eu-visa-waivers-over-data-sharing-demands Wed, 06 May 2026 12:42:51 +0200 us-threatens-to-scrap-eu-visa-waivers-over-data-sharing-demands Ryanair's CEO has said that the Irish low-cost airline could cease all operations in Zaragoza if Spanish airport operator Aena maintains its higher fees, confirming already announced flight cuts to the northeastern city. https://www.thelocal.es/20260429/ryanair-threatens-to-pull-out-of-spains-zaragoza-as-it-cuts-flights Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:56:03 +0200 ryanair-threatens-to-pull-out-of-spains-zaragoza-as-it-cuts-flights Planning on flying to or from Spain this summer? Now's the time to book your tickets before prices increase even further, the country's Tourism Minister has advised. https://www.thelocal.es/20260428/spain-urges-travellers-to-buy-summer-flights-now-to-avoid-price-hikes Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:30:59 +0200 spain-urges-travellers-to-buy-summer-flights-now-to-avoid-price-hikes Ryanair, Transavia, Volotea and other low-cost airlines are feeling the financial pain from high jet fuel prices as a result of the Middle East war and are cutting flights. https://www.thelocal.es/20260428/budget-airlines-first-to-cut-flights-as-jet-fuel-prices-soar Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:39:16 +0200 budget-airlines-first-to-cut-flights-as-jet-fuel-prices-soar The EU has tightened up the post-Brexit rules on access to the European Pet Passport. Here's what that means for trips between Spain and the UK for dogs, cats and ferrets. https://www.thelocal.es/20260422/explained-new-rules-on-pet-passports-for-trips-between-spain-and-the-uk Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:19:16 +0200 explained-new-rules-on-pet-passports-for-trips-between-spain-and-the-uk Europe is bracing for potential jet fuel shortages resulting from the ongoing international conflict in the Middle East. If your flight is affected, what are your rights? https://www.thelocal.es/20260424/will-you-be-compensated-if-your-european-flight-is-cancelled-due-to-jet-fuel-shortages Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:10:14 +0200 will-you-be-compensated-if-your-european-flight-is-cancelled-due-to-jet-fuel-shortages After nearly three and half months with no direct high-speed train connection between the Spanish capital and the Costa del Sol city, a date has finally been set for the line to fully resume. https://www.thelocal.es/20260423/high-speed-rail-link-between-madrid-and-malaga-to-reopen Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:56:57 +0200 high-speed-rail-link-between-madrid-and-malaga-to-reopen The EU has moved to tighten rules on pet passports, closing a loophole that has been used by many British second-home owners since Brexit. https://www.thelocal.es/20260422/eu-tightens-rules-for-brits-travelling-to-europe-with-pets Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:29:35 +0200 eu-tightens-rules-for-brits-travelling-to-europe-with-pets The European Union said on Tuesday that it was considering importing more jet fuel from the US and requiring member states to hold minimum reserves as the Middle East war squeezes supplies. Brussels will lay out a series of measures on Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.es/20260421/we-must-be-ready-eu-to-lay-out-its-plan-to-deal-with-jet-fuel-crisis Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:48:22 +0200 we-must-be-ready-eu-to-lay-out-its-plan-to-deal-with-jet-fuel-crisis Popular flight routes around Europe are almost impossible for passengers to book by train because of a "stone age" ticketing system, a new report has found as the EU is set to unveil plans for it single ticket system. https://www.thelocal.es/20260421/stone-age-ticket-system-preventing-travellers-in-europe-from-taking-trains Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:50:54 +0200 stone-age-ticket-system-preventing-travellers-in-europe-from-taking-trains Unions are targeting traditionally busy travel days during Spain's long May Day 'puente' in calling for walkouts by petrol station staff. https://www.thelocal.es/20260421/spanish-unions-call-petrol-station-strike-over-may-bank-holiday-weekend Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:47:06 +0200 spanish-unions-call-petrol-station-strike-over-may-bank-holiday-weekend Several Spanish airports were hit by industrial action by air traffic controllers on Monday, but initial reports suggested there had been little to no impact on fights. https://www.thelocal.es/20260420/no-incidents-reported-amid-walkouts-at-spanish-airports Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200 no-incidents-reported-amid-walkouts-at-spanish-airports The new technology, which includes facial recognition cameras and security lighting, was announced just months before the implementation of long-awaited post-Brexit border arrangements on The Rock. https://www.thelocal.es/20260420/gibraltar-prepares-high-tech-border-ahead-of-brexit-deal-rollout Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:12:59 +0200 gibraltar-prepares-high-tech-border-ahead-of-brexit-deal-rollout The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Friday called on authorities to put "well-coordinated plans in place" in the event of jet-fuel rationing due to the Middle East war. https://www.thelocal.es/20260418/airlines-fear-jet-fuel-rationing-due-to-mideast-war Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:14:22 +0200 airlines-fear-jet-fuel-rationing-due-to-mideast-war Spain is full of beautiful natural spots, but is it possible to camp anywhere you want? What are the rules for wild camping, the potential loopholes and the fines to avoid? https://www.thelocal.es/20221006/whats-the-law-on-camping-in-spain Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:01:41 +0200 whats-the-law-on-camping-in-spain The risk of jet fuel shortages in Europe grows each day tankers remain stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, although it isn't clear when exactly supplies will run out and what that will mean for travellers. https://www.thelocal.es/20260417/how-soon-could-jet-fuel-shortages-ground-flights-in-europe Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:50:53 +0200 how-soon-could-jet-fuel-shortages-ground-flights-in-europe The local council in Tenerife are taking steps to begin a long-awaited train project on the island, with the popular Tenerife South–Reina Sofía Airport set for a stop to help limit car congestion in the area. https://www.thelocal.es/20260415/spains-tenerife-eyes-first-train-line-to-tackle-car-congestion Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:57:48 +0200 spains-tenerife-eyes-first-train-line-to-tackle-car-congestion The European Commission said on Tuesday it fears Europe could face jet fuel supply issues "in the near future" with no end in sight to the Iran war that's hit global energy markets. https://www.thelocal.es/20260414/europe-could-face-jet-fuel-supply-issues-in-near-future Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:57:47 +0200 europe-could-face-jet-fuel-supply-issues-in-near-future