Gibraltar Airport News

Both EasyJet and British Airways are continuing to fly to Gibraltar during the current lockdown restrictions. According to the Gibraltar Government, British Airways will be operating one service per week from London Heathrow on Saturdays, while EasyJet is maintaining its once-a-week schedule from … Read more about Airlines Maintain Flights to Gibraltar During Lockdown

It came down to the wire, but Spain and the UK managed to finalise a Schengen agreement for Gibraltar before Brexit came into force on 1 January.   The deal means Gibraltar will join the European Union’s Schengen area, thus maintaining free movement across the Spanish border, and also follow … Read more about What the Brexit Deal Means for Gibraltar Travel

UK and Spanish authorities are reportedly holding 11th hour talks to finalise a post-Brexit Schengen Area arrangement covering Gibraltar’s border with Spain. According to a report in El País newspaper, the parties are “negotiating fiercely” to reach a deal that will allow Gibraltar residents with … Read more about Schengen Area Deal Being Negotiated for Gibraltar

Gibraltar was in full ceremonial mode when Wizz Air launched its new service from Luton Airport.  The flight was welcomed with a water cannon salute provided by the Gibraltar Airport Fire and Rescue Service, and passengers were greeted by the Gibraltar Re-enactment Society and Gibraltar Sea … Read more about Wizz Air Lands in Gibraltar to Great Fanfare

In 1988, the newly-created Gibraltar National Mint struck its first coin sample to coincide with the end-of-year festive season. Today, that 50-pence coin is selling for more than £250, a clear indication why the annual Christmas Commemorative Coin collection has remained hugely popular among … Read more about Gibraltar Christmas Coin Set Highly Valued by Collectors

Gorham’s Cave Complex in Gibraltar has been home this month to the world’s largest known roost of crag martins. Researchers studying the wintering population of the species (Ptyonoprogne rupestris) at the UNESCO World Heritage Site were reported to have been surprised by an unprecedented arrival of … Read more about Unprecedented Crag Martin Roost at Gibraltar World Heritage Site

Gibraltar’s Holiday Inn Express has been honoured with a Europe Star Award by international hotel group IHG. Opened in May 2018, the hotel received the “Trailblazer” award, presented to the hotel “that has achieved all performance matrix including service quality, customer satisfaction, … Read more about European Trailblazer Award for One of Gibraltar’s Newest Hotels

The exact location of the “Round Tower” has been a long-standing mystery  – until now. According to the Gibraltar government, ongoing work at the Northern Defences has uncovered evidence that resolves centuries of uncertainty. The Round Tower was the only part of the fortress to fall to Spanish … Read more about Discovery of Key Part of Gibraltar’s Military History