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Brilliant boost
IN great economic news for the Costa Blanca, AENA has confirmed that airlines have scheduled 4.4 per cent more seats for the summer season of 2023 compared to 2019 (prepandemic).
AENA is the airport management group which covers AlicanteElche airport.
Airlines have scheduled 221.8 million seats and nearly 1.3 million commercial operations in AENA’s network of airports for the summer season, which starts on March 26. AlicanteElche Miguel Hernandez has seen an increase of 12.3 million seats which is a 4 per cent increase on the year prior to Covid.
gramme, ‘Vacations in Peace’.
The programme provides an opportunity for Sahrawi refugee children to escape the harsh living conditions in Western Sahara and enjoy a summer of peace, joy and childhood fun with their host families in the coastal city of Torrevieja.
Western Sahara was a Spanish colony until the country withdrew troops in 1975. A territorial dis pute began between Morocco and the Polisario Front, a Sahrawi nationalist movement, which remains unresolved to this day. Conflict can erupt at flashpoint moments, meaning that children in the region are not able to enjoy a safe childhood and the region suffers from shortages due to blockades.
As well as hosting refugee children from the region in North Africa, FANS also collaborates with other NGOs working on the ground providing essential supplies to schools and health services and advocates for peace in Western Sahara.
Families interested in hosting a Sahrawi child for two months in the summer can contact the association by calling: 690 043 929 or emailing: saharatorrevieja@hot mail.com.
COME along and dance the night away or just sit back and listen to the fabulous Posh Affaire live big band playing Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Bublé, Queen & much more with vocalist & compere Simon John.
Posh Affaire band are back at The Emerald Isle La Florida on Friday March 24 at 7.30pm and are holding a dance fundraiser in aid of ECCH Elche Children’s Care Home. Book your table now on WhatsApp or call +34 615 504 066. Entry is free but there is a suggested donation of €3. A raffle will be held by ECCH on the night.
The dance fundraiser held by Posh Affaire on January 27 was packed so don’t
