Four people have been arrested after a rigid inflatable boat ran aground on the coast of Lanzarote. The incident is linked to a drug trafficking investigation, with packages thrown overboard before the boat hit the rocks. Authorities are working to recover the packages and determine their contents.
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An EasyJet flight from Tenerife South Airport to Liverpool was forced to turn back after a fight involving around 10 passengers broke out around 30 minutes into the journey. The pilot requested priority landing and police were waiting on the tarmac to remove the disruptive group before the aircraft could continue to the UK.
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An easyJet flight from Tenerife South to Liverpool had to turn back after a brawl broke out among a group of passengers just 30 minutes after take-off. The pilot requested police assistance on landing. Air traffic controllers have condemned the rise in such incidents.
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An easyJet flight from Tenerife to Liverpool was forced to return to the island just 30 minutes after take-off when a mass brawl broke out involving around ten passengers. The commander deemed the situation a safety risk and turned back, with police waiting on the tarmac. The flight eventually continued to Liverpool after the incident.
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Canary Islands airline Binter has placed another firm order for five Embraer E195-E2 jets at the Farnborough Airshow, with options for four more. The Brazilian manufacturer highlighted the model’s range and capacity as ideal for connecting the archipelago with Spanish and international destinations.
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The contract for the third lane on the TF-5 between Guamasa and Tenerife North Airport will be signed in approximately one week. Works are expected to begin within 30 days, aiming to alleviate chronic congestion on one of the island’s busiest motorway stretches.
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The Canary Islands government has announced a pilot scheme for a single transport pass usable across all islands, set to launch in December 2026. The project aims to simplify public transport use for residents and frequent travellers.
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Aena has backtracked on a controversial payment measure introduced at Tenerife South Airport earlier this month, which caused chaos for passenger pick-ups. The fee for coaches has been suspended until December following a meeting between the airport authority, transport bosses, the Cabildo of Tenerife and the Canary Islands Government.
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Baleària Canarias has launched the new Mercedes Pinto fast ferry, connecting Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Morro Jable daily. The 128-million-euro vessel boasts dual engines for natural gas and biogas, cutting carbon emissions while carrying 1,200 passengers at 35 knots. Discover the ship’s premium features, from VIP lounges to pet-friendly spaces, and its symbolic name honouring a pioneering Canarian writer.
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An Iberia Airbus A321 and an Air Europa Boeing 787-9 came dangerously close to colliding over the Canary Islands on 10 July. The incident was avoided solely by the onboard Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), which ordered the pilots to take immediate evasive action. The union representing air traffic controllers has raised fresh concerns about safety in oceanic airspace.
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