Camino Barcelona Blog

Hello all!

I am in an especially good mood today as I have just booked my flights for a little holiday to Portugal. And to top it off, the return journey only cost me 55 euros, all taxes included! It is official: the budget airline boom has finally hit Spain and I couldn’t be happier!!!

I am travelling with Ryanair which used to be about the only cheap airline in Spain, other than Easyjet. But now there are LOADS and they are offering hundreds of new routes to exotic (and some less exotic!) places all over the world.

There are also tons of cheap internal flights these days, so catching a plane is often less expensive than getting a train or bus! Times are changing and it no longer seems ridiculous to travel 1000 km to Seville for ‘the day’! In fact, 3 of our students - Lise, Monica and Margaux- did just that only last month. They actually got a really good deal with Iberia, one of the traditional Spanish airlines…it seems the big wigs are finally responding to the competition…

But it isn’t just about holidays and cheap days out. If, like me, you live far away from family and friends, you will understand how important it is to be able to go home for quick visits, without having to sell an organ to finance the flight!

And who cares if Ryan Air’s seats aren’t made of fine leather, or the on-board snacks are a bit limited? I certainly don’t! Whilst the flights are punctual - and they usually are - and I am saving some hard-earned euros, I am very happy!

Happy flying!

Kate X

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