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The Sun
21-07-2025
- The Sun
Every single bag on Ryanair hols flight left behind in UK…as passenger with no suncream says ‘there's many burnt bodies'
BRIT tourists' holidays have been thrown into crisis after a Ryanair flight reportedly landed without any checked luggage. The flight from Bristol to Gran Canaria on July 18 is believed to have landed without anyone's bags in the hold. is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Daily Mail
21-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Error sees every suitcase on Ryanair flight left in the UK - leaving British tourists stranded in holiday hotspot
British holidaymakers were left in shock after a Ryanair flight from Bristol to a popular Spanish island landed without a single suitcase on board - leaving every passenger without their belongings. Flight FR4757, which departed from Bristol Airport on Friday, 18 July, arrived in Gran Canaria with no checked baggage for anyone. Travellers were only informed of the missing luggage after landing, with the flight's captain blaming 'time constraints' and a security issue at the UK airport. Passengers say there was no advance warning and limited information upon arrival. Madeline Cooper, 22, from Taunton, who was flying out with friends to celebrate a birthday and graduation, told SomersetLive that the flight captain made an announcement mid-air. She said: 'We had absolutely no issues at all until we landed. Then the captain said they made the difficult decision to not bring any of our luggage. They wouldn't say what the security issue was.' The group soon realised they were not alone, as passengers onboard were soon told that 70 bags hadn't made it onto the flight. Another member of the group, Sophie Payne, said that the vast majority of holidaymakers had arrived to their destination without their essential items. She reported that she and her pals had to undergo the 'stressful' experience of searching for a pharmacy in Gran Canaria for an inhaler as she suffers from severe asthma. The group, who were staying at the Cordial Green Golf Bungalows, said they were told they should've expected to receive the luggage by the evening of Saturday, 19 July. However, by 6pm of that night, they said they had received 'zero communication' from Ryanair, and were only told to 'keep using the app' for updates. Madeline and her pals, who are students, claim they were forced to fork out €60 on transport costs to travel to a shopping centre to stock up on clean underwear and essentials. With temperatures having exceeded 33 degrees Celsius last weekend, affected passengers also had to shell out for sun cream, as Sophie added: 'There's a lot of burnt bodies around here.' Many other passengers took to social media to vent their frustration over the weekend, as one user posted: 'Currently in Gran Canaria with zero belongings.' Another wrote: 'Great start to the holiday as Ryanair decided to bring 0 of the suitcases from Bristol to Gran Canaria. No heart medication for me tomorrow.' A third complained: 'We've had to spend over 300 euros on essentials as we have been left with nothing, all of our clothes were in the hold bags, still haven't heard nothing from Ryanair.' A spokesperson for Ryanair told MailOnline Travel on 21 July: 'Ryanair operates over 3,600 daily flights across more than 250 destinations and leads the industry with fewest lost bags – 1 bag mishandled per almost 10,000 passengers.' 'Due to an error by our third-party handling provider at Bristol Airport, a number of bags were regrettably not loaded to this flight from Bristol to Gran Canaria on Friday (18 July).' They added: 'Affected passengers were notified and their bags were rushed on the next flight from Bristol to Gran Canaria, which departed the following afternoon. 'We sincerely apologise to affected passengers for any inconvenience caused as a result of this third-party handling provider's error, whom we are working with to ensure that this does not recur.'
The Sun
20-07-2025
- The Sun
Brit tourists stranded after Ryanair flight to hols hotspot island ‘accidentally leaves every suitcase back in UK'
BRIT tourists have been left without any of their belongings after a Ryanair flight to a holiday hotspot island left every suitcase back in the UK. Numerous holidaymakers landed without any of their luggage after flying from Bristol to Gran Canaria on Friday. 3 3 Unlucky passengers on flight FR4757 were informed upon arrival to the tourist hotspot that none of their luggage had made it onboard the flight due to "time constraints". This followed after a security issue at Bristol Airport - where the flight departed from. One group affected is some friends who travelled to the holiday destination for birthday and graduation celebrations. Madeline Cooper, 22, told SomersetLive how the captain announced they made the decision to leave all the luggage behind and didn't say what the apparent security issue was. She added how her group were told that 70 bags didn't fly - with only one pram making the journey. People even thought it was a bizarre joke following the announcement. Another member of the group, Sophie Payne, told the outlet that she - along with many others - have been left without their essential items. She suffers from severe asthma and was left without her inhaler - calling the experience "really stressful" and meant she and her pals have had to search for a pharmacy in Gran Canaria. The group said they were told the luggage could arrive by Saturday night, but are yet to receive any updates from Ryanair. Madeline went on to say how there's been "zero communication," with those affected told to use the app but she expressed her worry at elderly passengers not having smartphones to download it. At least 18 people injured after fire in Ryanair plane at Majorca airport as passengers abandon jet by clambering over wing She also shared how the group have had to purchase some essentials but don't have the money to repurchase all their other items due to being students. And with all the suncream in the bags, she added how a lot of people were apparently sunburnt. Other passengers took to social media to express their fury with the situation. One person posted: "Great start to the holiday as Ryanair decided to bring 0 of the suitcases from Bristol to Gran Canaria. "No heart medication for me tomorrow." Another echoed: "Currently in Gran Canaria with zero belongings." As holidaymakers remain hopeful their luggage will arrive soon, some of the group are facing the reality of an hour-long round trip just going back to the airport to get their things. The Sun has approached Ryanair and Bristol Airport for comment. 3
Daily Mail
18-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Girl, 17, fights for life with 95% burns after she was set on fire by 'boat migrant who was due to be deported from Spain'
A 17-year-old Spanish girl is fighting for her life after she was set on fire by a migrant who was awaiting deportation. The victim suffered burns to 95% of her body after being torched on Wednesday morning in a squat in La Isleta neighbourhood in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Her alleged attacker is a 20-year-old Moroccan man named only as Abarrafia H. by Spanish press. He had arrived in the island of Lanzarote on a rubber dingy on June 2 before being transferred to Gran Canaria while he awaited deportation, S panish newspaper ABC reports. Harrowing footage shows the moment a blaze engulfed a house when a fire broke out after the victim was set alight. The unnamed teenage girl managed to escape the burning building, reportedly telling onlookers: 'It was him. He threw a burning piece of paper at me', before he fled the scene. The suspect has been arrested and cops are investigating whether a second person may have been involved in the horrific incident. But Abarrafia told police that it was an unfortunate accident, claiming that the mattress they were smoking on caught on fire before spreading to the teen. The teen was first rushed to a local hospital where she was treated for her burns, but has was then flown to a hospital in Seville on the mainland due to the severity of her injuries. The girl was living in a state care facility for minors and had been missing for three days, according to ABC. Sources close to her have claimed that the pair had been romantically involved and that she would run away from her care facility to see him. The local courts for violence against women have not intervened in the case while the police determine the context of their relationship. The teen was first rushed to a local hospital where she was treated for her burns, but was then flown to a hospital in Seville on the mainland due to the severity of her injuries. Abarrafia was also admitted into Doctor Negrin hospital following his arrest to be treated for smoke inhalation. He has since been discharged and remains under police custody. Abarrafia had been living in a home for refugees on the Spanish island which was close to the scene of the incident. In 2024, Spain received a record number of migrants who crossed illegally via sea, with more than 61,000 people having arrived on boats. Nearly 47,000 of those landed in the Canary Islands He received a deportation order shortly after his arrival in Spain as he lacked the legal documentation to stay in the country. His expulsion procedure allowed him a one-month period to appeal, but he never filed, it is understood. The Spanish archipelago off northwest Africa experiences large numbers of migrant arrivals, as people mainly from West Africa attempt the dangerous Atlantic crossing in ramshackle boats. In 2024, Spain received a record number of migrants who crossed illegally via sea, with more than 61,000 people having arrived on boats. Nearly 47,000 of those landed in the Canary Islands. They included several thousand unaccompanied minors.
Daily Mail
14-07-2025
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE I visited the world's first Ikea Hotel - here's what shocked me the most
A British travel enthusiast has shared his experience of being a guest at the world's first IKEA hotel - but he was left less than impressed by the absence of a key item. Dave, known as @mrtravelon on social media, documented his stay at the homeware company's new hotel in Las Palma, Gran Canaria, on 28 June. The two-star accommodation, named Las Dunas de Santa Catalina Boutique House, opened its doors in early June, offering a tranquil, adults-only atmosphere. Located near the Alcaravaneras beach, the 27-room boutique hotel features a pool, garden views, and offers rooms with a modern design, devoid of overt IKEA branding. Managed by Sarton Canarias, the archipelago franchise group, prices at Spain 's first IKEA hotel start from around £114 per night, including breakfast. In a recently-posted video, content creator Dave gave his 174,000 followers a detailed look into his stay at the hotel that's fully decked out in IKEA style - both inside and out. He commented: 'It is just amazing, with the inside all decorated with IKEA, and the outside having all garden furniture around a beautiful pool that just lights up the evening. 'The sunbeds are all IKEA here, which is what the novelty is all about. It's such a cool idea. As he entered his room, Dave was 'amazed' that it had been styled exactly like an IKEA showroom. He highlighted the IKEA-branded double bed, rug, lighting, and even the desk - a recognisable piece from the company's catalogue. He also gave props to the room's air-conditioning, fridge, and a modern walk-in shower in the bathroom, complete with plush pink IKEA towels. Other standouts for Dave included a Krups coffee machine, a large fluffy blanket, and a private terrace overlooking the pool. He exclaimed: 'That's madness.' In a follow-up video, Dave returned to showcase the hotel's included continental breakfast - served, of course, on IKEA plates with IKEA cutlery. He said: 'It's IKEA plates, IKEA cutlery - it's IKEA everything. The continental breakfast is included in the price... you get all your coffee... and what a place to enjoy breakfast, just sitting and looking over the pool from your table.' Showing off a boards filled with cold meats and cheeses, along with a bowl filled with strawberries, blueberries, dragon fruit, raspberries, and blackberries, he said: 'This has to be one of the healthiest breakfasts I have ever had. 'Fresh strawberries, blueberries, dragon fruit, raspberries - which you don't normally see in the Canary Islands - and blackberries as well. It's beautiful.' Regardless, dozens of viewers were left impressed by the hotel's offerings in the comments, as one person said, 'Looks amazing,' while another exclaimed, 'Wow!!!' Despite his glowing review, Dave admitted there was one thing missing: IKEA's iconic Swedish meatballs. He said: 'There's only one thing that it's missing: meatballs, gravy and hotdogs. If they put that on the menu - I'd be right in there.' Regardless, dozens of viewers were left impressed by the hotel's offerings in the comments, as one person said, 'Looks amazing,' while another exclaimed, 'Wow!!!' One fan joked, 'Did you have to assemble the room before staying?' while another poked, 'The catch is you have to assemble the bed yourself before you stay - it all comes flat packed.'
