Easyjet's cabin crews in Spain to go on strike on June 25-27

MADRID, June 17 (Reuters) - Easyjet's (EZJ.L), opens new tab cabin crews based in Spain will go on strike on June 25, 26 and 27 to demand higher wages as the holiday season kicks into high gear, the USO union said on Tuesday.

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2 hours ago

• Times

The pretty Portuguese city perfect for an affordable family holiday

With the end of term in sight, summer holiday fear may have set in if you haven't yet booked a getaway. Look beyond the Med's best-known resorts and it's still not too late to book, especially if you prefer to break away from the beach for history, culture and shopping. Often overlooked in favour of crowded Lisbon, Portugal's second city Porto makes the ideal summer week away, with its brightly coloured old town, peaceful parks, vibrant street art and child-friendly museums. Temperatures in the mid-20s and a cooling Atlantic breeze mean you'll also be able to enjoy boat cruises on the Douro River or spend lazy days on beaches just outside the city. For a little more space and much lower prices, swerve the historic centre for Vila Nova de Gaia, just south of Porto on the opposite bank of the Douro. Seven nights' room-only at Gaia Residence, including flights from London Gatwick, costs £371pp with easyJet, based on a family of four, departing on August 2; you can add breakfast for £59pp for the week. An underseat cabin bag is included and a 15kg suitcase costs an extra £80pp return. A taxi from the airport takes less than half an hour and costs about £28 one way ( The modern apartment building is a 30-minute walk to the 19th-century iron Luis I Bridge, which crosses directly into Porto's Unesco-listed old town, Ribeira. Alternatively, Joao de Deus metro station is a ten-minute walk away, where you can jump on the yellow Line D to Trindade station, five minutes' stroll from Ribeira, for about £2. You'll stay in a roomy one-bedroom apartment with wooden floors, plenty of storage space and a kitchenette for whipping up picnics. A separate living area has a sofa bed for children. There are bikes for rent, a small spa and an indoor pool, but this does cost an extra £17pp per day. A stylish but informal restaurant serves brunch, classic Portuguese dishes like prego no prato (beef with fried egg) and child-approved favourites like burgers and pizza. You're already on the right side of the river for the Gaia Cable Car, which has the best view of higgledy-piggledy Ribeira (adults £6, under-12s £3; or see it from the water while cruising on a rabelos, a traditional wooden boat (£17; From the river, most sights are within walking distance including the Sao Bento train station with its decorative blue and white tiled interior, the 249ft bell tower of Clerigos Tower (£9 adults, under-10s free; and the magical Livraria Lello bookshop, said to have inspired the one-time Porto resident JK Rowling to write the Harry Potter books (£9 entry redeemable against book purchase; • Read our full guide to Porto Snoop round the cobbled back alleys looking for street art, then call by interactive museum World of Discoveries (adults £15, under-12s £10; or the 3D Fun Art Museum (adults £11, under-12s £8; If the sea is calling, the sandy Lavadores and Madalena beaches are about three miles from the hotel and are lined with seafood restaurants to watch the sun go down over the Atlantic with a glass of local port. This article contains affiliate links, which can earn us revenue • Return Gatwick-Porto flights, departing on August 2 • Underseat cabin bag allowance• Seven nights' room-only at Gaia Residence ( Feeling flush? If you're inspired but you've got more cash to splash, you could try: Over the river in Porto itself and 20 minutes' walk from the heart of Ribeira, the newly refurbished four-star Room Select Porto is in Praca da Republica, close to the city's cathedral. Forty-three rooms have a Scandi-chic feel with chestnut oak floors, wooden room dividers and minimalist furniture including a desk. Many have views over the rooftops towards the river. Downstairs, there's a small 24-hour fitness centre and a bar with a terrace, which serves a good buffet breakfast for an extra cost. City tours can be arranged at the front desk and a paid-for shuttle to the city centre is Seven nights' room-only from £781pp, including flights ( • 16 of the best hotels in Porto for 2025 One of Porto's most luxurious hotels, the five-star Pestana Palacio do Freixo is in a baroque 18th-century palace in the riverfront suburb of Freixo and is classified as a national monument. Rooms are in the adjacent former flour mill and contemporary shades of chestnut and gold, complete with mosaic-tiled bathrooms and abstract art. In summer, there's an outdoor infinity pool with a bar and river views, while the spa has an indoor heated pool and Turkish bath. The fine-dining frescoed restaurant Palatium serves upmarket Portuguese dishes made with local ingredients but also has a menu of children's favourites for peaceful Seven nights' B&B from £1,229pp, including flights (

Times

10 hours ago

• Times

The in-the-know Amalfi coastal spots that don't cost the earth

In Praiano's tiny dispensary, three nonnas are deep in animated debate with the pharmacist. 'Cosa pensi?' bellows one. 'È già come un virus!' — 'What do you think? It's already like a virus!' Behind them I wait my turn and eavesdrop, discovering they're not discussing early summer flu or a fresh wave of Covid. Instead these redoubtable women are talking about Amalfi. Even in April, they lament, the town is heaving, with a tidal wave of day-trippers already flooding its narrow streets. The nonnas turn and notice me with tight-lipped smiles, and I become painfully aware that I'm adding to the toll of their dismay. 'Sono d'accordo!' I long to say — I agree! I'd like to reassure them that it's not Amalfi's lemon-scented bottlenecks that draw me to this coastline — I'm seeking what's left of its quieter side. I want to see if, despite the crowds, there are still places here that haven't given up their natural pace and, as importantly, don't charge ridiculous prices for an Aperol spritz, a quick lunch, or gorgeous accommodation. Happily, they do exist, Praiano being among them. First, let me take you on a zigzag ascent to Furore, where I am based for the next three days. Affectionately termed the 'borgo that doesn't exist', there's no real centre to this small village. Instead, scattered around a vertical landscape of terraces, lemon groves and cactus-shaded stairways are a cluster of churches, an unpretentious café and a clutch of houses and vineyards — Furore's peace interrupted only by the joyous screech of swifts or the distant whine of a Vespa. Swishing around the hairpin bends, murals suddenly appear on walls — colourful images of mermaids and fishermen and grape-pickers — all part of the village's odd, endearing identity as an 'open-air museum'. Then, at its heart, and barely seen from the road, the discreet entrance to the Furore Grand hotel, a quietly luxurious five-star hotel that opened here last year. What a discovery this is: cascading across nine terraced levels, the hotel fuses the soft-edged geometry of a Greek hamlet with the curvaceous sweep of an ocean liner, its pristine white architecture focusing the eye constantly on the blue dazzle of the sea. All 35 rooms spotlight the Tyrrhenian, and these are not mere glimpses, but broad windows and terraces framing the sea in operatic widescreen. The monochrome decor is deliberately pared back, with the occasional nod to local tradition in Vietri ceramic tiles, and even at entry-level rooms are generously sized. My suite is completely white, serene rather than stark, its warmth coming from thoughtful touches: a steam iron, a Smeg kettle, proper coffee, a hamper of smart travel essentials. It's significantly less expensive than comparable five-stars along this overpriced stretch. During my stay, the lead-in rate for a night at the Furore Grand starts at £535 with breakfast, while Il San Pietro in Positano was charging £2,200. From the moment I arrive there's a calm precision to everything: a welcome drink on the terrace, a fleet of young smiley staff who remember my name, that suite that feels like a private observatory. It's a place for pause and retreat, aided by an excellent spa, the Petramare, where treatments are themed around local botanicals — olive, basil, jasmine — with unusual offerings too, like the Harmonia Involvens (£128), a blissful head and hair treatment from which I emerge shiny-maned and dazed in the best possible way. • Nine of the best places to visit on the Amalfi coast Over the years I've stayed in several five-star Amalfitana properties, but few have matched the cuisine of the Furore Grand. Dinner at Bluh Furore, its Michelin-starred restaurant masterminded by the 30-year-old chef Vincenzo Russo, is an absolute treat of zingy-flavoured tasting plates (£128 for a six-course menu), spanning delicate flower-sprigged tortellini, crunchy asparagus bouquets and a tender slice of veal served with a sticky reduction. There's a casual dining option at the alfresco Acquarasa where, matching the excellent breakfast pastries, pizzas come cloud-fluffy and crisp, the margherita daubed with an unforgettably sweet-tasting passata (mains from £29). So yes, an extraordinarily gorgeous property. Its downside? Well, if you're keen to explore Positano and Amalfi (the hotel provides a free shuttle), expect tediously long road trips of an hour or more. If, however, you prefer to buck the trend and mix luxury with the odd hike and trips to lesser-known neighbouring towns, then this is as good a base as any. One of the most evocative moments of my stay is the descent to the Fiordo di Furore, a dramatic inlet where freshwater meets the Tyrrhenian beneath an arching bridge. Busy Amalfi is three miles east from here, yet what I find is something entirely different: unhurried, peaceful, barely touched by the present. It was once a working port for fishermen and ropemakers, and its tiny, pebbled beach is still edged with crumbling boathouses cut into the cliff. Over a thousand stone steps lead you down from the hotel, each bend scented with wild fennel and sun-warmed stone. For £9 you can rent a deckchair, but the few visitors present are content instead to lie on the pebbles. Someone uncorks wine, lays out a simple picnic. A Clark Gable lookalike ploughs through the surf with cinematic flair, and I sit on the worn slipway, watching fish flitting beneath the teal-coloured ripples, the only sounds a dog barking up in the village and the echo of waves in the gorge. • Read our full guide to Italy Equally lovely is my hike along the Sentiero dell'Agave in Fiore, the old mule path that threads its way along the cliffs between Furore and Praiano. It's less travelled than the better-known Sentiero degli Dei, and all the more rewarding for it. The trail dips and rises through fragrant pockets of wild rosemary and broom, past crumbling stone terraces and tiny shrines half-swallowed by fig trees and agave. Occasional gaps in the foliage offer heart-stopping glimpses of the sea far below, the occasional Saracen watchtower silhouetted against the unremittingly blue expanse. Praiano, like a reclaimed Positano, reveals sudden staircases and an unexpected stillness, its whitewashed houses sun-worn and uneven. Elderly men sit on low walls in the afternoon sunshine, eyes on the horizon, while the tiled dome of San Gennaro gleams high above the empty piazza. There's little to do here, which is its charm. Further east, the small town of Minori feels lived in and low key, with laundry strung like ships' rigging between faded buildings. Roman ruins lie submerged near the celebrated Sal de Riso pasticceria; a nod to past grandeur now competing with delizia al limone sponge cakes, while Maiori next door sprawls broad and flatter, a functional town with a wide crescent of black sand. There's a workaday rhythm to Maiori that I find immensely appealing. A gardener busily sweeps up fallen leaves beneath the church's statue to the Virgin Mary. He pauses, stretches his back and gives me a warm smile. Teenagers orbit the gelato kiosk and at Antica Salumeria del Corso, a dainty deli on Corso Reginna, the proprietor is fashioning huge panini from fior di latte, prosciutto crudo and pomodoro. Their price? Just five euros. And yes, the town is less polished than Positano, but more forgiving, and in so many ways, more real. Long may that peace last. This article contains affiliate links, which can earn us revenue Louise Roddon was a guest of the Furore Grand hotel, which has B&B doubles from £565 ( Fly to Salerno

Wales Online

11 hours ago

• Wales Online

TUI, easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2 ban these food and drink items on flights

TUI, easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2 ban these food and drink items on flights When jetting off abroad, it can be useful to have something to eat and drink during the flight - but there are certain items you can't bring on board There are different rules regarding what you can carry onto a flight (Image: Ashley Cooper via Getty Images ) When travelling abroad, it pays to be prepared with a bite and a sip to enjoy whilst you're up in the air. Carriers including easyJet, TUI and Ryanair all have a range of snacks and drinks available for passengers to buy in-flight. However, buying refreshments mid-air can often come at a hefty price, which, especially when catering to a whole family, can significantly add up. The good thing is that more often than not, you're welcome to bring your own nibbles aboard the aircraft, although certain items are no-gos. ‌ Leading airlines, including easyJet, Ryanair, and Jet2, have varying rules regarding the type of food and drinks passengers are permitted to bring on board. While airline policies may differ, it's essential for passengers to be aware of these restrictions before their flight. ‌ Tui staff cannot heat meals for customers during the flight (Image: Ceri Breeze via Getty Images ) TUI For TUI travellers, if you find yourself on a journey exceeding seven hours, you'll receive a complimentary meal and some drinks. On shorter trips, however, a trolley offers a selection of beverages and munchies for purchase, though you're equally permitted to bring along personal food provisions, reports the Liverpool Echo. TUI recommends packing "low-risk food such as pre-made sandwiches and snacks that can be eaten cold" also noting that their staff can't warm up any meals – with an exception made for heating baby bottles. Article continues below A further stipulation is that any alcohol for consumption must be purchased onboard. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here easyJet People can bring food aboard easyJet flights but there are some restrictions (Image: Ashley Cooper via Getty Images ) When flying with easyJet, passengers can bring their own food on board, but the airline also offers an in-flight menu featuring a diverse range of options. However, easyJet cautions passengers to be mindful of regulations surrounding the importation of certain foods into their destination country. ‌ According to their website, "You can bring food into the cabin, although we do sell a range of delicious food and drink on board. There's a 100ml limit for liquid food, like soup or custard." Furthermore, it's stated that "Different countries have different regulations about importing food and drink, so make sure you check the rules for your destination." Hot Drinks can be taken aboard easyJet flights, but these must be bought at the airport, and have a tight lid on them due to safety reasons. ‌ Ryanair Ryanair operates under a "feel free" policy (Image: NGCHIYUI via Getty Images ) Ryanair operates under a "feel free" policy, allowing passengers to bring food and soft drinks on board. Nevertheless, there are restrictions in place for hot and alcoholic beverages. As specified on their website: "In the interest of safety we cannot allow passengers to board the plane with hot drinks or consume their own alcohol during the flight." ‌ Jet2 Jet2 has stricter rules, prohibiting both hot food and beverages from being brought on board. Their website clearly states, "You may not bring hot food or hot drinks onboard the aircraft." Instead, passengers are encouraged to take advantage of Jet2's extensive selection of in-flight meals and snacks, with the operator highlighting that "we do offer a great selection of food and drinks to purchase during your flight." Travellers are prohibited from bringing "items which in our reasonable opinion are unsuitable for carriage by reason of their weight, size or character or which are fragile or perishable or which may affect the safety, health or comfort of other passengers or crew, this may include hot or strong smelling foods and drinks." Article continues below It is also crucial to note that, regardless of the airline, new regulations ban the importation of meat and dairy products into the EU. This includes items that contain these ingredients, such as sandwiches, and applies regardless of whether the items were purchased at the airport.