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Wizz Air Opens First Spanish Base in Valencia This November
The Hungarian low-cost carrier will station two aircraft at Manises and launch seven new routes, as it aims to close the gap with Ryanair in Spain
Spanish Rail Trade Union Calls Two 24-Hour Renfe Strikes During Peak Summer Travel
The Sindicato Ferroviario sets walkouts for June 29 and July 15, accusing Renfe's management of breaking agreements reached with the Ministry of Transport
Wizz Air Tops Europe's Cheapest Airlines for a Third Year as Ryanair Sees Steepest Drop
AirAdvisor's study of 23 European carriers puts Wizz Air's cost per passenger-kilometre at 4.33 cents, against 32 cents for Norway's Widerøe — a gap that could mean up to €350 in savings per flight
Renfe Summer Sale: Tickets From €7 on Avlo and €15 on AVE — Until 4 June
The promotion covers travel between 22 June and 13 September 2026. Passengers can also upgrade their fare class for as little as €3 extra during the sale period
One in Three Valencia Cercanías Trains Ran Late Last Month — Over 47 Days of Delays in 2026 So Far
Renfe's own punctuality data shows every fifth train arrived at its final stop more than five minutes behind schedule. Cancelled trains aren't even counted in the figures
Ouigo Is Releasing 5,000 Train Tickets Across Spain for €5 Each — Starting 11 May
The offer marks the operator's fifth anniversary in Spain and covers all routes through to December. The Ouigo says it has helped cut high-speed rail prices by 44% since entering the market.
Wizz Air to Launch Direct Flights Between Valencia and Turin from October 2026
Four flights a week to one of Italy's most distinctive cities — home to baroque architecture, the Egyptian Museum, the Shroud of Turin, and Juventus FC
Valencia Taxi Drivers Take to the Streets on April 29 Over Ride-Hailing Regulation
A slow convoy through the city centre and a rally outside the Ministry of Infrastructure — taxi associations are demanding new rules to curb what they call the illegal expansion of ride-hailing services
Adamuz Rail Disaster: Investigators Reveal Rail Damage was Detected 22 Hours Before Fatal Crash
A Civil Guard report submitted to the court in Montoro exposes 46 previously documented track defects and raises questions over Adif’s removal of evidence following the tragedy