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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Mother-of-three, 43, reveals interesting way she escaped paying Ryanair's £59 luggage charge
A mother-of-three has revealed the nifty way she dodged Ryanair's £59 luggage charge when she returned from a sunny getaway. The additional charges faced by travellers when they go on holiday is often a point of contention. For Natalie Sadler, 43, all was well when she boarded her flight from Leeds to Palma de Mallorca with her 10kg suitcase. But on her return, despite having purchased priority boarding for the holiday, she encountered issues on May 20. Priority boarding meant she was entitled to a small personal bag (40x20x25cm) and a 10kg bag (55x40x20cm). Although there were no issues with the suitcase on departure, when she was asked by Ryainair staff to place it in the baggage sizer, it was 'a thumbnail' too big with one of its wheels left dangling out. The mother-of-three was told she would have to pay €70 (£59) to board the aircraft with her luggage. Dubbing the policy 'absolutely ridiculous', Natalie was keen to stand her ground, refusing to hand over the money as she claimed a staff member was rude. With her sharp mindset, she marched towards a bar near to the boarding gate and asked them for an item which would help her cheat the system. Emptying her newly purchased case, she piled all the items into the bin bag, emerging victorious as she pushed it into the overhead locker. The adamant traveller said it wasn't about the money, but 'the principle' as the member of staff had been 'so rude'. She said: 'I opened the case at the door for boarding and she (the Ryanair staff member) was stood next to me and I filled the bag with everything out of the case. 'I flung it over my shoulder like Santa and I just went 'there you go, you can keep that. And off I went onto the plane.' Recalling how passengers clapped as she boarded her flight, triumphant with her bin bag filled with clothes in tow. She said others found it 'amusing' as she couldn't make it down the aisle due to the epic size of the plastic bag. 'I told them [the passengers on the plane] there was no way after the way she spoke to me was I giving her any of my money. Not a chance,' she added. Although she lost her suitcase, the mother-of-three was happy with the outcome as it was cheaper to leave the £45 cabin bag behind rather than pay the fine. 'I needed to solve my problem. I'm a fixer and I fixed the problem. I was fuming. I just had to laugh it off, as much as I was annoyed, it's a suitcase, no one died,' she quipped. A spokesperson for Ryanair said: 'Ryanair's bag policy is simple; if the bag fits in our bag sizer, which is bigger than our agreed dimensions, it gets on free of charge. 'If the bag doesn't fit within our sizer, it will get charged for. This passenger's bag exceeded the permitted dimensions, and they chose to repack their items in an alternative bag that would fit the sizer instead. 'There is a very simple solution to this, which is that passengers simply comply with their agreement at the time of booking and travel with bags that fit or are smaller than our agreed bag dimensions.'
The Sun
02-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Gatwick in major security breach after ticketless maniac snuck through security to board Tui flight to Spain
GATWICK Airport suffered a major security scare when a maniac snuck through security and tried to get on a plane – before being tackled by hero passengers. William Jonzi, 24, followed a paying customer through the e-gates at the major international airport before attempting to jump on a flight with no documents last Wednesday morning. 4 4 4 The man was tackled to the floor when he 'went berserk' and began shouting while trying to board the TUI jet to Spanish holiday hotspot Palma de Mallorca at 6am. Jonzi snuck past cops and security by getting through the south terminal's automatic security gates with another passenger, who was unknowingly 'tailgated'. He then roamed freely airside before making his way to Gate 23, where the plane, operated by Ascend Airways on TUI's behalf, was about to depart. Jimmy McBride, who was on the flight to Spain, told The Sun he grabbed Jonzi and forced him to the ground in front of terrified children and families after spotting him acting erratically. The father, of Sussex, told The Sun he felt 'something was off' as Jonzi charged towards the 6am flight while shouting 'I've got to get on the plane'. He said: 'I grabbed him as he got two feet on the plane. He was trying to get on and get towards the passengers. 'He tried to come on with another woman and pretended her pram was his. 'The cabin crew had told him he wasn't coming on the flight. When he tried to get on, they told him, 'Sir, we've told you, you can't come on.' 'I caught him and got him to the ground, but the crew thought it was a fight and told me to get off him, as if I was beating him up for no reason.' The plane's crew are said to have held Jonzi at the front of the aircraft until the police arrived. Fellow passenger Dayna White, 29, was confronted by Jonzi as he tried to board the flight alongside her mother Andrea. The mum, who was looking forward to a 10-night family holiday, said: 'It was a bit concerning. "It's my first holiday with my child, so it wasn't a good experience. 'We're going to put a complaint in. He had been loitering around, so it's hardly as if it was a shock that he'd try to get on that plane.' The flight eventually took off at 8.20am – two hours and 20 minutes later than scheduled. Jonzi, of Croydon, South London, appeared at Crawley magistrates' court last Thursday and pleaded guilty to entering the protected security area of an airport without permission. He was fined £120 and ordered to pay £89 in costs and surcharges. Last year, we revealed how A week later, a Brit man managed to undetected. Tui sources said the plane was operated by another carrier, which was working with the police. Gatwick Airport declined to comment.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
McDonald's unveils Majorca airport outlet ahead of summer 2025 rush
McDonald's has unveiled a new European outlet at Palma de Mallorca Airport in Spain. The 10,765ft² outlet is situated at Level P30, Module A Airside, exclusively accessible to non-Schengen Zone country passengers. This location means that it will primarily serve British and other international visitors. The new outlet, which features eight digital kiosks and eight production lines, aligns with other recent refurbishments at the airport aimed at enhancing the passenger experience. The addition of table service and a McCafé adds to the dining options available to the estimated 750,000 British tourists who visit Majorca each summer. This expansion is a part of the airport's broader renovation efforts. The new branch has created 200 new jobs in addition to the 1,000 McDonald's employees across the Balearic Islands. McDonald's Spain chief restaurant officer Ángel Castillo stated: 'This opening represents a new milestone and another example of our commitment to the Balearic Islands." He called the region "an area of strategic interest for the company where we already have over 20 restaurants". McDonald's operates 43,500 locations in more than 100 countries. The largest McDonald's in the world is the 19,000ft² Epic McD in Orlando, Florida. The UK's biggest McDonald's is located in Formby, Merseyside, offering nearly 300 seats and showcasing the latest innovations from the fast-food giant. McDonald's first quarter 2025 global sales dipped by 1%, including a 3.6% drop in the US and a 1% fall in international markets, partly due to 2024's leap year. Net income decreased to $1.87bn from $1.93bn reported in the previous year. "McDonald's unveils Majorca airport outlet ahead of summer 2025 rush" was originally created and published by Verdict Food Service, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Daily Mail
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Abbey Clancy puffs away on an e-cigarette as she arrives in Palma De Mallorca ahead of a 24-hour holiday
Abbey Clancy was spotted arriving at Palma De Mallorca airport on Tuesday, ahead of a quick 24-hour holiday. The model, 39, looked effortlessly stylish in baggy black trousers and a camel jacket as she smoked an e-cigarette. She completed her airport ensemble with oversized dark shades while carrying a large tote bag and her luggage. Abbey - who looked relaxed on her arrival - stayed at the scenic Hotel Corazon de Saller in the heart of the Sierra de Tramuntana mountains with her hairstylist. The podcaster appeared to be in for a fast retreat as she whisked off back to the UK on Wednesday morning. Her sighting in Spain comes after the runway icon revealed that she was ghosted by TV bosses after being asked to be in one of their hit shows. She made the confession on her The Therapy Crouch podcast with husband Peter. On the show, they read out a story from one of their listeners which was about colloquialisms. The pair then got on to talking about the Scouse phrase 'come 'ed', which means 'come ahead' or 'come on'. This reminded Abbey of the sitcom G'wed - a comedy about working class Liverpudlian teenagers. She then revealed: 'They asked me to be in that. I said yes but they never got back to me,' which left Peter in stitches. Abbey then continued as she poked fun at the career fail as she exaggerated her accent and said: 'Come 'ed, lad. Get in touch, yeah?!' The second series of G'wed aired in February and a third is in production. The unexpected confession comes after last week Abbey revealed Peter 's 'annoying' parenting habit as she opened up on her 'chaotic' family dynamic. She candidly admitted the former footballer, 44, can sometimes get on her nerves when it comes to parenting their four children - Sophia Ruby, 13, Liberty Rose, 9, and sons Johnny, 6, and Jack, five. She told OK! magazine: 'Pete's good cop and I'm bad cop. I'm the one going, 'Do your homework, eat your veg', and Pete's like, 'Let's play, kids!' which can be annoying but… it works. 'Our kids are very good, though. They've all got distinct personalities but they're all easy-going. That's not to say family life isn't chaotic – it's chaotic! 'There's absolutely nothing chilled about, but we wouldn't have it any other way.' Abbey also dubbed Peter 'useless' as she confirmed her fears over her sex life confessions. The couple, who hosts the Therapy Crouch podcast, also told the Mirror how they keep their spark alive after 14 years of marriage. Ddspite spending all their time together, Abbey said she doesn't feel like she 'needs space' away from him. But Abbey did explain that when she is feeling unwell, she does need some space because Peter is a 'c**p nurse'. She said: 'I don't need 'space' from Peter – unless I'm ill, like I am at the minute, because he's a c**p nurse and I want him to go away! He's useless then.' During their podcast Abbey is very open and honest about her private life, which also tends to involve some very racy information about their sex life. And while she and Peter seem unbothered by disclosing their bedroom antics, she did confess that she worries she will say something she doesn't. 'But you know what? It's important for us to be authentic… to be real', she added. Abbey and Peter also shared they make sure their family stay connected with some unique rules in their house. They implemented an iPad and phone ban at Christmas, insisting it's led to a more positive attitude in their household. Speaking on their The Therapy Crouch podcast, Peter explained: 'We said to them iPads and phones are gone and I feel we've stuck to that. 'We made a conscious effort amongst ourselves to cut them out and they've properly cut them out.' They mentioned other rules they've put in place include focusing on homework, spending time as a family before having quality time together once the kids go to bed.
The Sun
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Europe's BIGGEST McDonald's opens in major Brit holiday hotspot just in time for summer holidays
MCDONALD'S has opened its biggest site in Europe in a major Brit holiday hotspot - and it's come just in time for the summer holidays. The fast-food giant has launched a huge location in the airport of sun-drenched Majorca - and it measures up at over 10,000 square feet. 4 4 4 The big Maccies includes eight digital kiosks, eight production lines as well as table service and McCafé products. The launch of the massive site marks the company's largest on the entire continent. Around 750,000 Brits travel to Majorca every summer, so the chain will be sure to endure its fair share of hungry Brit holidaymakers. The enormous branch is located at Level P30, Module A Airside of Palma de Mallorca Airport in the Spanish island. It measures up at a whopping 10,765 square feet. The terminal has also recently undergone refurbishment work to improve passenger comfort and security, and retail space. The new site is part of this extraordinary renovation in Module A. And it is seemingly very exclusive to Brits - as the McDonald's will only be available to non-Schengen countries, according to What's The Jam. This means most European countries won't be able to access it - paving the way for Brits and other international visitors to raid the kiosks. The incredible new branch has reportedly created 200 new jobs, on top of the 1,000 workers already employed in the Balearic Islands. Chief Restaurant Officer of McDonald's Spain Ángel Castillo said: 'This opening represents a new milestone and another example of our commitment to the Balearic Islands." He called the region "an area of strategic interest for the company where we already have over 20 restaurants". The spokesperson continued: "We are thereby contributing to the Spanish economy and the creation of quality employment, fulfilling our mission of supporting the communities where we operate." There are already 43,500 McDonald's locations in over 100 countries worldwide. And the biggest McDonald's on the entire planet is located in Orlando, Florida. Known as the Epic McD, this behemoth fast-food chain measures in at a whopping 19,000 square feet. Meanwhile, the UK's biggest McDonald's is a "Disneyland for fast food fans" with nearly 300 seats and unique features. The giant restaurant, in Formby on Merseyside, showcases "the latest innovations from McDonald's". 4
