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A court rules against Ryanair’s carry-on bags policy

A court told Ryanair to give back the 139.98 euros they charged a couple for moving hand luggage that weighed less than 10 kilos. This is a service that should have been included in the price of the ticket.

The High Court of Justice of the Valencian Community said that the Irish company had to pay back the couple 91.98 euros for the trip from Alicante to Lodz, Poland, plus 48 euros for the trip back, plus two points of interest on top of that.

Ryanair said that the plaintiffs knew about the terms of the contract when they bought their ticket and that there was an extra charge for having carry-on luggage that was bigger than what was allowed.

“Whether an airline can charge an additional supplement to a passenger for transporting his or her hand luggage; understanding the term “hand luggage” not to mean a small bag or purchases made at the airport, but those additional suitcases or backpacks in which the passenger carries his or her personal belongings.” This was the judge’s question for both sides.

The judge looks at the current laws and past cases on the subject and comes to the conclusion that ‘it must be considered that said hand luggage is an essential part of the transportation of passengers and that its transportation, therefore, cannot be subject to a price supplement, provided that said luggage meets reasonable demands related to its weight and dimensions and complies with the applicable safety requirements’.

So, “the airline cannot charge an additional supplement for the carrying of said luggage, unless it is justified that it does not respond to said reasonable demands, which has not occurred in the present procedure, or the airline proves that the carrying of said hand luggage on the plane entails an additional cost.”

As a result of the changes made to Law 37/2011 on streamlining procedures, Ryanair has been told to pay the legal fees for this case. They can’t appeal this decision.

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No electricity and few sales at the new temporary location of Torrevieja’s hippie market

During Holy Week, over 150 stalls from the hippy craft market opened their doors on Avenida de La Estación. This was their temporary location due to the beginning of renovation on Paseo de La Libertad and the port “landfill,” where they had been functioning since the 1990s.

The merchants have been operating without power since their doors opened on April 14. Those who wish to extend their workday until sundown, as shown here overlooking the Torrevieja lagoon, have secured a generator.

The City Council has recently began erecting overhead power lines at the intersection of Avenida de la Estación and Urbano Arregui, which will give energy to the region and serve as the first stretch of the street’s greenway.

In addition to these electrical projects, the City Council is working to improve pedestrian safety by altering pedestrian crossings to facilitate market access.

Most shopkeepers expressed disappointment. They are selling significantly less than they did at their previous site on Paseo de La Libertad.

The increase in attendance happened during Holy Week, despite the adverse weather, holidays, and weekends. On other days, the market is relatively quiet, with many vendors closed.

Merchants point out that the location is less awful than the one originally suggested in Antonio Soria Park. At least in this region, pedestrian access and free parking are available for individuals who park their cars in the improvised parking lot close to the Acequión Canal on their way downtown.

Moving the wooden stalls from Paseo de La Libertad to their new position cost the City Council 230,000 euros. The intention was for the merchants to have opened their new stalls by now, even if they were in a temporary location. But it was too late.

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Santa Pola man questioned by police for teaching children how to shoot a gun in a park

The Santa Pola Local Police responded to an incident near the town’s Skate Park in which a man used an air rifle in front of minors. According to the police force’s social media sites, the person was showing his son and other children how to use the rifle, including shooting rounds into the air.

The incident occurred a few days ago during the officers’ afternoon shift, while they patrolled the area to maintain the safety of public places. They discovered this abnormal condition, which threatened the safety of youngsters and other individuals.

The local police arrived quickly to the area and reported the occurrence to the proper authorities. Fortunately, no serious injuries or consequences were reported, but the incident has aroused worries regarding the reckless use of this type of weapon, particularly in the company of youngsters.

The Local Police attempted to jokingly highlight the gravity of the situation by wondering whether the culprit is a “Father of the Year” candidate. They also emphasised the necessity of promoting civility in public places and educating youngsters about safety regulations.