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Airports & airlines urge EU to rethink EES rollout amid fears of ‘4-hour queues’ and summer travel chaos

News Desk11th February 202617th February 2026

11th February 202617th February 20261223

Airlines and airport authorities across Europe have urged EU leaders to urgently reconsider the rollout schedule of the Entry/Exit System (EES), warning that the new...

European Parliament blocks plans to weaken passenger rights on flight delays

News Desk22nd January 202626th January 2026

22nd January 202626th January 2026684

The European Parliament on Wednesday voted down proposals that would have allowed airlines to delay flights for longer before being required to compensate passengers, setting...

Spanish airport operator Aena to expand UK presence at Leeds and Newcastle airports

News Desk19th December 202526th December 2025

19th December 202526th December 20251580

Spanish state-owned airport operator Aena said on Thursday it had agreed a £270 million deal to acquire stakes in two UK airports, further strengthening its...

Spain’s Aena to invest €12.9 billion in upgrading airports during 2027-2031

News Desk18th September 202525th September 2025

18th September 202525th September 20252567

Spanish airport operator Aena announced on Thursday that it intends to more than triple its investment programme, committing 12.88 billion euros for the 2027–2031 period...

Ryanair could cut nearly a million seats on flights to and from Spain this winter

News Desk28th August 20253rd September 2025

28th August 20253rd September 20255688

Nearly one million fewer seats on flights to and from Spain’s regional airports could be available this winter, following Ryanair’s decision to cut capacity in...

Spain’s Air Europa accepts offer from Turkish Airlines to acquire minority stake

News Desk21st August 202525th August 2025

21st August 202525th August 202510435

Turkish Airlines has confirmed that its proposal to acquire a minority shareholding in Spain’s Air Europa has been accepted. The national carrier of Turkey had...

Iberia Airlines to launch new flight routes to cities in US, Canada, Brazil, Mexico

News Desk19th June 202524th June 2025

19th June 202524th June 202521415

Spanish airline Iberia has announced its intention to expand its fleet of long-haul aircraft from the current 45 to 70, allowing it to boost flight...

Spain’s Aena gets green light for €3.2bn expansion of Barcelona-El Prat airport

News Desk10th June 202519th June 2025

10th June 202519th June 20255352

The Catalan government has given approval for Spain’s airport operator Aena to carry out a 3.2 billion euro expansion of Barcelona airport – officially the...

Ryanair issues ‘league of delays’ table, warning Spain passengers to expect more this summer

News Desk30th May 20255th June 2025

30th May 20255th June 20255180

Low-cost airline Ryanair has said that it anticipates a rise of up to 20% in flight delays to and from Spain this summer, citing a...

Spanish family of 5, along with pilot, killed in helicopter crash in New York

News Desk11th April 202515th April 2025

11th April 202515th April 20252556

A sightseeing helicopter in New York broke apart mid-flight on Thursday and crashed upside-down into the Hudson River, killing the pilot along with a Spanish...

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