Dear Inland Trader,

I have lived here for more than 35 years, and in Lliria for 25 of those years. Logically I have been absorbed by the local way of life, and have mostly forgotten my childhood and youth in England. I just missed a couple of things, which these days are available in Spain anyway. A few years ago British people started to live here, and I first noticed this phenomenon when I found Inland Trader, free, at my local newsagent, so I started to take it regularly.

I don't know if the British tradesmen and professionals who advertise in Inland Trader are better or cheaper than their Spanish counterparts, but I suppose they give a useful service to some. But I take the paper for the articles, especially Spain-Trotting by Andy Bray. I can identify with many of the experiences he writes about, and find his style amusing. But his last contribution - part 28 (1-14 feb) is just a re-hash of previous articles. Don't let him go, but tell him to pull his finger out.

I didn't know the name or the book, so I searched internet, and could only find an actor from Star Wars. I finally found the book mentioned, and it is in the rankings at 750000 in the best seller list, but I am sure it must be good.

Keep it up.

Maxim Shaw

Hello,
In your article in 18th-31st January you had an article about all the extra costs added on by airlines.
 I don't know whether you were also aware that Ryanair even charge you to check- in, on-line now. As you have no baggage (or are carrying it onto the aircraft), and are not using a check-in desk how do they justify a charge for no service provided.
*Their in-flight refreshments are also more expensive than the rest.
*Their airport taxes on a return flight to Valencia from Stansted are more than on Easyjet - same airport so why more?
 Wasn't sure how many people were aware of these things from "Rip-off-air" - sorry meant Ryanair.
Paula
ps. Maybe you should pass this onto Which so they can give the whole story.