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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Always-sunny holiday destination with quiet beaches gets new three-hour easyJet flights from the UK
EASYJET has launched new flights to a holiday destination that is home to Europe's only wild monkeys. The new flights from Birmingham Airport will connect the region to Gibraltar. Advertisement 5 easyJet has launched new flights to Gibraltar from the UK Credit: Alamy 5 The new route from Birmingham will operate twice a week Credit: Alamy Operating all year round, the twice-weekly service has launched on Thursdays and Sundays. This adds to easyJet's other flights to Gibraltar from London Gatwick, Manchester and Bristol , with 13 flights a week. Tom Screen, Aviation Director of Birmingham Airport said last year: "easyJet has a staggering 34 routes on sale for 2025 from Birmingham Airport after only opening its base in March this year." Gibraltar, also known as the Rock, is a British Overseas Territory to the south of Spain. Advertisement Read more on easyJet You will still need your passport to visit, but won't need a visa or anything else. The Rock of Gibraltar is the main attraction with amazing views over the city although you can also go up by taxi or cable car. Home to around 30,000 people, Gibraltar is also known for being the home to Europe 's only wild monkeys. The Barbary Macaques are normally only found in North Africa. Advertisement Most read in News Travel And due to its location, Gibraltar remains sunny all year round with highs of 28C in summer . But even winter , you can expect mild weather, rarely dropping below 17C. Escape Winter: Fly to Gran Canaria with EasyJet Eastern Beach is where you will want to head, being the largest beach in Gibraltar. Or head to Camp Bay, a small rocky beach which has swimming pools overlooking the beach if you're not an ocean swimmer. Advertisement And Catalan Bay is where you will find the locals, being tucked away by a tiny multi-coloured village. One tourist wrote on Tripadvisor: "I usually don't enjoy busy beaches however the atmosphere on this little gem was great full of local families all chatting." 5 The territoryis also home to some quiet beaches that only locals know about Credit: Alamy 5 Gibralter's Barbary macaques are the only wild monkeys in Europe Credit: Alamy Advertisement Another called it a "little piece of heaven". If you want to stay somewhere fancy, there is the five-star yacht hotel Sunborn, which is also in the UK - here is Despite being moored in the harbour, it has its own rooftop plunge pool where you can even spot bottlenose dolphins. Flights take around three hours from the UK with easyJet fares from £26.99. Advertisement There are even plans to connect What is a holiday to Gibraltar like? The Sun's Commissioning Editor recently visited . Limestone mountain the Rock of Gibraltar is the first port of call for most tourists – even me, despite my fear of monkeys and this rock being home to approximately 230 of them. A little higher up, I'm in the Ape's Den, surrounded by macaques, so I don't need much convincing to quickly make the unexpectedly steep walk to the Windsor Suspension Bridge for astonishing views across Gib (as the locals call it). In search of more magic, I head to Catalan Bay, a five-minute drive away on the eastern side of the Rock. With sand imported from the Sahara Desert and colourful houses lining the Mediterranean shore, it's a far cry from the Irish bars of the main harbour. The £ route would start in Madrid , before stopping in Algeciras, Gibraltar, Tangier and ending in Casablanca. In the mean time, here are some other 5 The new flights take three hours from the UK Credit: Alamy Advertisement
The Irish Sun
27-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
EasyJet launches new flight route to ‘underrated' Italian seaside city with stunning golden beaches & historic sites
EASYJET has launched a new flight route to an "underrated" hidden gem in Italy - are you ready to explore? Holidaymakers were thrilled to learn more about the budget airline's latest seaside destination on offer. Advertisement 9 Rimini Riveria boasts nearly 25 miles of stunning coastline Credit: Alamy 9 It could make the perfect trip for any history buffs who wish to dive deeper into the area's rich past Credit: Alamy 9 Travellers can choose between two flights per week from London Gatwick Credit: Getty Adventurers can discover one of Italy's best kept secrets this summer - with packages starting at just £756 per person with flights and hotels included. Located in the northern Emilia-Romagna region, Rimini Riveria boasts nearly 25 miles of stunning coastline. Sunseekers will be sure to enjoy soaking up the rays at one, or many, of the breathtaking golden beaches. And, it could also make the perfect trip for any history buffs who wish to dive deeper into the area's rich past. Advertisement Read More Travellers can choose between two flights per week from London Gatwick. They have the option of checking into Hotel St Gregory Park in San Giuliano a Mare, or Milano Marittima's Grand Hotel Gallia - both of which boast four star ratings. Or, Cesenatico's five-star Grand Hotel Da Vinci is also available for those who desire an extra luxurious touch. Paul Bixby, EasyJet's chief commercial officer, said: "With sunshine and one of Italy's largest beaches, vibrant nightlife for couples and rich in history and culture, we're confident that Rimini will be popular with holidaymakers." Advertisement Most read in News Travel The Emilia-Romagna region is famous for its down-to-earth, hearty food. Situated close to the sea, and countryside, local chefs have a wide variety of ingredients to choose from. A pasta dish called Strozzapreti has become one of the region's most popular meals, alongside fried seafood platers such as piadina and fritto misto. The destination is also famous for it's authentic Italian gelato which can be found at several eateries and restaurants. Advertisement And, holidaymakers won't be short of activities, if lounging by the beach and pool becomes too laborious. The Fiabilandia theme park offers a fun-packed day on log flumes, rollercoasters and waterslides. 9 The Emilia-Romagna region is famous for its down-to-earth, hearty food Credit: Alamy 9 Holidaymakers were thrilled to learn more about the budget airline's latest destination on offer Credit: Alamy Advertisement 9 Milano Marittima's four star Grand Hotel Gallia Credit: Alamy For those looking to learn more about the culture, nearby Ravenna is home to eight UNESCO World Heritage sites. Many of them date as far back at the fifth century AD. And, visitors can pay their respects to a man dubbed the "father" of the Italian language. Advertisement The tomb of Dante Alighieri, an Italian poet and philosopher who wrote the Divine Comedy in Tuscan, can be found there. The best time to travel is during the spring and summer months, as the mercury tends to dip in the winter. Highs of 29C can be felt in August, and slightly cooler temperatures hovering around 22C in May. This comes as easyJet also revealed their latest flights launching from Leeds Bradford Airport Advertisement The budget-friendly airline is adding new flights from the northern UK airport to the Spanish cities of Flights out of Leeds Bradford Airport to Palma, One-way flights start from £24. And, an island in Africa yet to be popular with Brits Advertisement The Tunisian island of Djerba is often overlooked by UK tourists, who instead often choose to head to the But easyJet has launched a number of new routes to the island destination. Starting last year, the flights operate from London Luton and Manchester, with flights as little as £81 return. Currently popular with French and Tunisian holidaymakers, the new flights are expected to make it a popular destination with Brits too. Advertisement Not only was Djerba said to have inspired Homer's Odyssey, but it was even used as a filming location for Tatooine, a planet in Star Wars. 9 The historical roman Tiberius bridge over Marecchia river in Rimini Credit: Alamy 9 A view of an old Italian town called Santarcangelo di Romagna Credit: Alamy 9 Nearby Ravenna is home to eight UNESCO World Heritage sites Credit: Alamy Advertisement
Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Budget airline EasyJet heading towards record annual profits of £703million despite tough winter
EasyJet also plans to reopen its Newcastle base RAKE IT EASY Budget airline EasyJet heading towards record annual profits of £703million despite tough winter Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EASYJET is cruising towards record annual profits of £703million. The budget airline welcomed 18.2million passengers in the first three months of 2025 — up 8 per cent on the same period a year ago. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Easyjet is cruising towards record annual profits of £703million Credit: Reuters 4 The firm welcomed 18.2million passengers in the first three months of 2025 Credit: Getty EasyJet also plans to reopen its Newcastle base, which was shut in 2020 during the pandemic. It made losses of £394million for the six months to the end of March, after a hard winter and late Easter. But that was a 'slight improvement' of about £50million when the later timing of Easter was taken into account. There was good news from the firm's package holiday arm which made pre-tax profits of £44million in the six-month period, a 42 per cent increase year-on-year. Total revenue during the period climbed 8 per cent to £3.53billion, comprising increases of 5 per cent from passenger sales, 7 per cent from ancillary and 29 per cent from its holidays arm. Ancillary revenue, from extra charges for cabin baggage, priority boarding or food, came in at £978million by the end of the period, up from £911million a year ago. Chief executive Kenton Jarvis said: 'We remain focused on delivering another record summer this year, expecting to drive strong earnings growth as we progress towards our target of sustainably generating over £1billion of annual profit before tax.' In further good news for the North East, easyJet said it would launch the new base at Newcastle International next spring, creating 130 jobs for pilots, crew and engineers. Airport boss Nick Jones said the move was 'a significant boost to the local economy by creating high-quality jobs and attracting more inbound visitors to the region'. 4 EasyJet plans to reopen its Newcastle base, which was shut in 2020 during the pandemic Credit: Alamy EasyJet cabin bag rules explained - and which items you can take for free DISCOUNTDOWN DISCOUNT store Poundland should be sold by September, according to owners Pepco. The firm hopes to flog the 818-branch chain for just £1 so it can focus on its more profitable European chains. Poland-based Pepco, which bought the business in 2016, has struggled to make it profitable and revenues fell 6.5 per cent for the six months to March. Boss Stephan Borchert called trading 'challenging'. Potential buyers are believed to include US firm Gordon Brothers, which used to own Laura Ashley. MITCHELLS & BUTLERS, the owner of Toby Carvery, said pre-tax profit rose 24 per cent to £134million in the last six months thanks to its Harvester and All Bar One chains. It warned costs are rising but they would be offset by rising sales. BT INCOME CALL TELECOMS giant BT has warned that earnings will be flat this year as it concentrates on cost-cutting and plans to refocus on its UK business. It has already saved £900million and cut its workforce by 8 per cent as part of plans to axe up to 55,000 jobs by 2030. Chief executive Allison Kirkby is leading a revamp of the business since taking over last year and is considering flogging or breaking up its international arm. Underlying earnings rose 1 per cent to £8.21billion in the year to the end of March. PROFITS WILT FOR BLOOMS SHARES in Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury fell 17 per cent yesterday after it revealed weaker profits, despite selling more books in the last year. Pre-tax profits slipped by 22 per cent to £32.5million for the year to the end of February. 4 Shares in Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury fell 17 per cent Credit: Bloomsbury Boss Nigel Newton remained upbeat, saying the business is 'monetising academic content through AI deals in our authors' best interests'. It benefited by expanding its consumer portfolio, which includes genres like fantasy, cosy crime and cookery, and it has a strong release list for the new financial year. Revenues in its non-consumer division, which publishes academic publications, grew 12 per cent to £105million. Bloomsbury snapped up US publisher Rowman & Littlefield last year. Mr Newton said: 'Trading for 2025/26 is expected to be in line with current consensus expectations.' DESKING HOTS UP PROPERTY giant British Land said staff are flocking back to the office in central London, with midweek occupancy rates returning to pre-pandemic levels. It said rents in the capital had rocketed in the last year, helping it post a 4 per cent rise in profits to £279million. Earlier this week, HSBC bosses told staff they could lose bonuses unless they were back behind their desks for at least three days a week. Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
EasyJet flyer terrified as ‘drunk' rowdy Brits turn Ibiza plane into ‘mid-air nightclub' as she slams ‘scum' trippers
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN EASYJET passenger was left petrified after a group of rowdy "drunk" Brits turned her Ibiza flight into a "nightclub". Furious Spaniard Erika Barrachina claimed she suffered a "panic attack" after the mid-air raucous where she had to cope with "scum" passengers. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 This is the shocking moment rowdy Brit passengers disrupt a flight from London to Ibiza Credit: Solarpix 3 The footage was captured by Spaniard Erika Barrachina Credit: Solarpix 3 She said the passengers were 'wild animals' Credit: Solarpix The Ibiza resident blasted that these type of tourists should never have been allowed to board the plane in the first place. Shocking footage showed a packed plane with passengers appearing to bang on luggage compartments and yell: "Come on Ibiza!" Multiple travellers appeared to be waving their arms and legs around while sat during the loud journey. And some who seemingly found the whole situation hilarious decided to record the noisy chanting. READ MORE WORLD NEWS AIR SHOCK Bomb alert on Ryanair jet carrying 170 passengers as 'cordon set up round plane' The Spanish local said that her "flight from London to Ibiza was absolutely horrible". The passenger said she was "scared" while travelling on the jet "full of real English animals". "Everyone standing, screaming, guys hitting each other, drinking bottles of alcohol one after the other and stopping the flight attendants from doing their job," she added. The appalled passenger called her experience: "Real hell." She said of the footage which she managed to record: "This video is the just the end because I couldn't film what happened during the journey." Barrachina also claimed that Brit passengers were drunk and high before boarding. Shocking moment 'half-devil' passenger tries to stab flight attendant & open emergency exit in horror midair attack She continued: "Taking pills and drinking alcohol at the same time, which I saw with my own eyes. "It was a really wild 2.5 hour flight." The Spanish passenger raged: "This shouldn't be allowed. They shouldn't let scum like this get on a plane or sell alcohol on board. "We don't want this type of tourism in Ibiza, they should stay at home." She branded the uncontrollable Brits "wild animals". The Ibiza resident also told a local Ibizan newspaper: "I'm not afraid of flying because I've flown around the world but I had a panic attack because it was like being in a pub, in a nightclub, but in the air." She claimed that multiple air stewards asked some of the passengers for their documentation, only to be told: "F**k off." The "wild" passengers were let off the plane after reaching Ibiza airport and identifying themselves. EasyJet told The Sun: "We can confirm that flight EZY2307 from Luton to Ibiza on May 16 was met by police on arrival due to a group of passengers behaving in a disruptive manner. "The safety and wellbeing of passengers and crew is always easyJet's priority. "Whilst such incidents are rare we take them very seriously and do not tolerate disruptive behaviour onboard." Barrachina posted the footage on Saturday - one day before thousands of people marched in Canary Islands capitals as part of a new anti-mass tourism protest. Locals in the Balearic Islands, which include Ibiza, are due to stage their protest on June 15.
The Irish Sun
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
EasyJet flyer terrified as ‘drunk' rowdy Brits turn Ibiza plane into ‘mid-air nightclub' as she slams ‘scum' trippers
AN EASYJET passenger was left petrified after a group of rowdy "drunk" Brits turned her Ibiza flight into a "nightclub". Furious Spaniard Erika Barrachina claimed she suffered a "panic attack" after the mid-air raucous where she had to cope with "scum" passengers. 3 This is the shocking moment rowdy Brit passengers disrupt a flight from London to Ibiza Credit: Solarpix 3 The footage was captured by Spaniard Erika Barrachina Credit: Solarpix 3 She said the passengers were 'wild animals' Credit: Solarpix The Ibiza resident blasted that these type of tourists should never have been allowed to board the plane in the first place. Shocking footage showed a packed plane with passengers appearing to bang on luggage compartments and yell: "Come on Ibiza !" Multiple travellers appeared to be waving their arms and legs around while sat during the loud journey. And some who seemingly found the whole situation hilarious decided to record the noisy chanting. READ MORE WORLD NEWS The Spanish local said that her "flight from London to Ibiza was absolutely horrible". The passenger said she was " "Everyone standing, screaming, guys hitting each other, drinking bottles of alcohol one after the other and stopping the flight attendants from doing their job," she added. The appalled passenger called her experience: "Real hell." Most read in The Sun She said of the footage which she managed to record: "This video is the just the end because I couldn't film what happened during the journey." Barrachina also claimed that Brit passengers were drunk and high before boarding. Shocking moment 'half-devil' passenger tries to stab flight attendant & open emergency exit in horror midair attack She continued: "Taking pills and drinking alcohol at the same time, which I saw with my own eyes. "It was a really wild 2.5 hour flight." The Spanish passenger raged: "This shouldn't be allowed. They shouldn't let scum like this get on a plane or sell alcohol on board. "We don't want this type of tourism in Ibiza, they should stay at home." She branded the uncontrollable Brits "wild animals". The Ibiza resident also told a local Ibizan newspaper: "I'm not afraid of flying because I've flown around the world but I had a panic attack because it was like being in a pub, in a nightclub, but in the air." She claimed that multiple air stewards asked some of the passengers for their documentation, only to be told: "F**k off." The "wild" passengers were let off the plane after reaching Ibiza airport and identifying themselves. EasyJet told The Sun: "We can confirm that flight EZY2307 from Luton to Ibiza on May 16 was met by police on arrival due to a group of passengers behaving in a disruptive manner. "The safety and wellbeing of passengers and crew is always easyJet's priority. "Whilst such incidents are rare we take them very seriously and do not tolerate disruptive behaviour onboard." Barrachina posted the footage on Saturday - one day before thousands of people marched in Canary Islands capitals as part of a new anti-mass tourism protest. Locals in the Balearic Islands, which include Ibiza, are due to stage their protest on June 15.
