Yesterday (Oct 4th) the UK government updated their traffic light system for people entering and returning to the UK. This now has been replaced with a much simpler system comprising of a Red list and ROW (rest of world). Those countries not on the Red List are considered Green as there is no more an […]
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Strike by Groundforce at Gran Canaria Airport
The first day of strike action by Groundforce personnel caused delays at LPA Gran Canaria airport. Unbelievably, more than 18 flights were disrupted and were forced to fly without taking their passenger’s bags and luggage with them. Groundforce is responsible for baggage handling at LPA. The intermittent strike was called by the unions to demand […]
Car Hire Prices at LPA Gran Canaria Airport
It’s now August 2021 and we usually see an influx of visitors to Gran Canaria and most people visiting the resorts to the South, like Maspalomas, Peurto Rico, and Playa del Ingles usually need to hire a car or book an airport transfer to get them to their holiday destination. So today we want to […]
Gran Canaria Covid Update
Covid-19 update. The Superior Court of Justice of the Canary Islands (TSJC) has denied the request of the regional government to limit mobility between 00:30 and 06:00 in the islands at level 3 or 4, according to judicial sources. In this way, Tenerife remains at alert level 3, Gran Canaria at level 2, and La […]
Las Palmas Gran Canaria Airport – What Covid-19 compulsory documentation is required?
On arrival at Las Palmas Gran Canaria Airport, what Covid-19 compulsory documentation is required? When flying to Gran Canaria, you may be required to bring a variety of documentation, which will vary based on your situation. It is critical to be able to offer the proper documentation in order to board your aircraft and prevent […]
Spain is Open to UK
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Update: Since writing this article the situation has changed again. Both UK and Spain have updated covid entry requirements for international travel due to the covid pandemic. Good News for British travellers to Spain! Tourists from the United Kingdom will be able to fly into Spain without having to reveal a negative COVID-19 test. As of mid-May 2021, […]
Spain is considering carefully to allow UK tourists to enter without PCR test.
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Currently, Spain, including the Balearic and Canary Islands is not on the UK green travel list. However, Spain is considering carefully, allowing UK tourists to enter without a negative PCR test from May 20 2021. Spain’s tourism minister Maria Reyes Maroto said the lifting of entry requirements “will allow the opening of the British market […]
How Safe is Air Travel During the COVID-19?
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With more and more people wanting to travel abroad this Summer, we ask How safe is air travel during the COVID-19 pandemic? The risk of contracting Covid-19 during a flight is considerably low. In fact the risk of contracting Covid-19 during air travel is actually lower than being in any office building, supermarket, or commuter […]
Gran Canaria to provide cover for tourists’ coronavirus-related travel expenses
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All visitors whether local or foreign tourists visiting Gran Canaria and the other Canary Islands will have any Covid-19 related costs covered by regional government of the Canaries. This has been introduced to build confidence for the tourism industry as it aims to recover from the pandemic. These costs will include health expenses or if […]