Peter Leonard

Britons are still prioritising their cherished summer holidays in the post-pandemic, budget-conscious era, according to research by EasyJet.  The low-budget airline – one of the main international operators at Corvera Airport Murcia – conducted a survey of 2,000 British adults to determine if the … Read more about Summer Holiday Remains Top Enjoyment Priority for Britons

Ryanair has ordered 300 new Boeing 737-MAX-10 aircraft in a “landmark deal” valued at $40 billion. According to the low-cost airline company – which operates regular international flights to and from Corvera Airport Murcia – the purchase agreement comprises 150 firm orders and 150 options to buy the … Read more about Boeing and Ryanair Announce $40 Billion “Landmark Deal” for New Fuel-Efficient Aircraft

The quality of Murcia’s beaches and marinas has once again been recognised internationally with a total of 34 annual Blue Flags awarded to the region in the lead up to summer.  Operated by the Copenhagen-headquartered Foundation for Environmental Education, the Blue Flag program covers beaches, … Read more about Murcia’s Beaches and Marinas Awarded 34 Coveted Blue Flags

Cycling tourists visiting the Murcia region can now take advantage of personalised experiences being offered at Parador hotels throughout Spain, including Lorca. As part of a new campaign promoting “Another way of travelling – A healthy and sustainable alternative”, the state-owned chain of … Read more about Personalised Cycling Experiences at Lorca Parador in Murcia Region

Traditional Easter celebrations are at the heart of Spain’s cultural and religious history but in Murcia they have an especially poignant significance.  Caravaca de la Cruz, in the north-western area of the region, is the fifth Holy City of Catholic Christianity (Rome, Jerusalem, Santiago de … Read more about Murcia in the Religious Tourism Spotlight this Easter

EasyJet mothers brought their daughters to work to help inspire the next generation of women in “STEM” jobs such as pilots, engineers and data scientists. Coinciding with the week leading up to Mother’s Day in the UK (19 March), the initiative was aimed at raising awareness of “Science, Technology, … Read more about Mother’s Day Initiative by EasyJet Encourages New Generation of Female “STEM” Professionals

Corvera Airport Murcia has been recognised by the Airports Council International as “Best Airport in Europe” for a second consecutive year in the under two million annual passengers category. The Costa Blanca gateway has also received the latest ACI awards for “Easiest Airport Journey in Europe” and … Read more about Three Top Global Excellence Awards for Corvera Airport Murcia

Spanish operator Aena has launched a creative campaign to highlight the key role played by airports. Titled “Un día sin aeropuertos” (“A day without airports”), the campaign includes a humorous short film (in Spanish) presenting an almost apocalyptic situation in which airports throughout Spain have … Read more about What Happens If There Are No Airports?

Passengers will have access to a total of nine routes operated by Ryanair at Corvera Airport Murcia this summer. The low-cost airline has announced that it will be boosting services from Birmingham (three weekly flights) and East Midlands (six), and offering six other international routes: … Read more about Ryanair Announces Expanded Summer Schedule for Corvera Airport Murcia

Passengers at Spanish airports will no longer have to empty their carry-on bags at control points – at least from next year. National airport authority Aena has announced that rules relating to liquids and electronic appliances such as laptops will be abolished from 2024, following the installation … Read more about Spain to Ease Airport Restrictions for Carry-On Liquids and Electronics

EasyJet has announced the launch of an onboard collection to raise funds for UNICEF’s Türkiye and Syria emergency earthquake appeal. Starting on Saturday 11 February, the in-flight collections will take place across EasyJet’s entire network (including Corvera Airport Murcia flights) over the next … Read more about UNICEF Collection Launched by EasyJet to Support Earthquake Victims in Türkiye and Syria

Five new “greenways” recently opened in Spain include La Costera Sur in the Murcia region. More than one hundred “vía verde” routes cross-cross the country, covering over 2,900 kilometres and offering hikers and cyclists an environmentally friendly way of travelling to discover Spain’s culture and … Read more about New “Greenway” Route in Murcia for Hikers and Cyclists

Face masks will no longer be required on public transport, including flights into Spain, from 7 February. Spanish health minister Carolina Darias has announced that the government will formally end the ban at its cabinet meeting on that date, bearing in mind the "current situation of COVID-19 … Read more about Spain to End Face Mask Requirement on Public Transport

Many people will still be receiving good value from their new gym memberships following the festive season. Some of us, on the other hand, will not have been quite as committed to New Year resolutions and now, after initial bursts of enthusiasm early in January, will have sheepishly abandoned our … Read more about EasyJet Passengers Offered the Chance to Get “Flying Fit”

Member states of the European Union have been urged to introduce obligatory COVID-19 testing  for all passengers departing from China. So far the response from EU countries has varied, with some – including Spain – already introducing testing while others are still monitoring the … Read more about European Union “Strongly Encourages” Pre-Travel COVID Testing for Chinese Arrivals

It is one of the toughest tests in golf – the tour qualifying school. This year the Ladies European Tour’s qualifying series returned to La Manga Club on Murcia’s Costa Cálida, where 146 players teed up in the hope of either regaining their cards for 2023 or securing a first or new opportunity to … Read more about Ladies European Tour Dreams Fulfilled at Costa Cálida’s La Manga Club