Some disruption at Barcelona airport as Ryanair and EasyJet cabin crew strike
6 Ryanair flights called off as of Friday evening after 20 were canceled the previous day, while several delayed departures reported
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Ryanair and Easyjet strikes threaten operations at Barcelona airport
One Ryanair flight called off as of Friday midday after 20 were canceled the previous day, while several delayed departures reported
Ryanair cabin crew resume strike and will coincide with weekend Easyjet protest
20 flights canceled at Barcelona - El Prat airport
Catalan petrol station is Spain’s cheapest, says consumer rights organization
BonÀrea in inland Catalonia has most affordable fuel and diesel while Petrocat is among most expensive
70% want taxis and ride-hailing apps to coexist on equal terms, says Cabify survey
Taxi drivers leave meeting with government ‘moderately happy’ but do not rule out protests
Hundreds queue up ahead of opening of Shein pop-up store in Barcelona
Low-cost retailer facing criticism for working conditions in factories will have a site in city center for 11 days
Inflation in Spain soars to above 10% in June
Driven by rising energy and food costs, prices reached the highest levels seen since 1985
More than 40 flights canceled over weekend due to Ryanair strike
USO and Sitcpla unions call for improved working conditions
Barcelona to host Mobile World Congress until at least 2030
Organizers celebrate "resounding success" of trade show in Catalan capital
Spanish airline to launch zeppelin trip between Barcelona and Mallorca
Air Nostrum plans to start offering travel tickets from 2026 carrying up to 100 people per flight
Ryanair cabin crew starts strike that could impact over 73,000 passengers a day
Unions urge Irish company new collective agreement and to obey Spanish legislation
Lleida-Alguaire airport to become European aerial mobility research center
Infrastructure to also be used as a base for drone operations airfield
Barcelona's Boqueria market to remain closed on summer Sundays and bank holidays
Work-life balance and aim to continue as a "leading market for fresh produce" among reasons for not using permission
Travel agencies expect ‘full recovery of activity’ despite inflation
Concerns about sector as economic context does not match "number of bookings"
Spanish government to cut electricity VAT from 10% to 5%
Rest of measures to withstand Ukraine war effects including cap on rent increases to be extended beyond June
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