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
Tourists visiting Murcia can now make a quick and convenient side-trip to Madrid following the official inauguration of the Costa Blanca region’s high-speed AVE train service. Making the inaugural journey between Chamartín-Clara Campoamor train station in Madrid and Murcia del Carmen were prime … Read more about Spain’s High-Speed Rail Network Now Connects Murcia Directly with Madrid
Passengers will no longer have to suffer security limitations on liquids and electrical items when travelling from UK airports. At least not from 2024, following the government’s announcement of the “biggest shake-up of airport security rules in decades”. In a news release, the department of … Read more about UK Airport Rules “Shake-Up” to Benefit Passengers
Tickets for a new spring-summer route linking Corvera Airport Murcia with Manchester have been put on sale today by EasyJet. The low-cost airline company has also announced that there will be three weekly flights between Murcia and London Luton Airport during the 2023 holiday season. Fares for … Read more about EasyJet Announces New Route Between Murcia and Manchester
Aeronautical engineer Carlos San Martín Castaño will be taking over as general manager of Corvera Airport Murcia in January after presiding over a record increase in the number of flights at Asturias Airport in northern Spain. The current general manager, Mariano Menor Muñoz, is taking voluntary … Read more about New General Manager at Corvera Airport Murcia
A travel feature in the Sunday Times has recommended that British tourists discover the Murcia region’s exceptional natural attractions. The august newspaper especially highlighted Sierra Espuña as the ideal destination for eco-tourism. In an article titled “Murcia: the Spanish region that’s … Read more about Sunday Times Highlights Sierra Espuña as Ideal Eco-Tourism Destination
One of Murcia’s three major wine-producing areas will be celebrating its inaugural wine and wine-tourism fair this month. Jumilla’s “Feria del Vino y del Enoturismo” is scheduled to run from 25 to 27 November, offering visitors a special program of wine tastings, gastronomy, music and dance, and … Read more about Inaugural Wine Fair in Jumilla
Tour operator Sanna Travel has expanded its charter services from Spain to Egypt to include a holiday flight from Corvera Airport Murcia this winter. For the moment, the company is planning a one-week holiday trip departing for Luxor on 9 January and returning to Murcia from Cairo on 16 January, but … Read more about New Charter Holiday Flight from Corvera Airport Murcia to Egypt
Tourists from non-EU countries including the UK can now travel to Murcia and other Spanish destinations without any COVID-19 travel restrictions. The Spanish government has lifted restrictions for all travellers (effective from 21 October), ending rules that had still applied to “third-country” … Read more about Spain Lifts All COVID-19 Restrictions for Travellers
A new “Sustainability Hub” launched by the Spanish Tourist Office in London includes Murcia’s eco-tourism routes as one of its main attractions. According to the STO, “The hub is dedicated to demonstrating Spain’s sustainable tourism initiatives… and will also showcase the incredible … Read more about Murcia’s Eco-Tourism Routes Showcased on “Sustainability Hub”
