Spanish Data Watchdog Slaps €10 Million Fine on Aena, Halts Facial-Recognition Boarding at Eight Airports
Caracas Ultimatum: Venezuela Threatens to Strip Iberia, Air Europa and Plus Ultra of Traffic Rights
Palma de Mallorca Becomes 10th Spanish Airport to Activate EU Entry/Exit System
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Six-Hour Queues at Ceuta Border as Moroccan Works Cut Lanes to Spain
Road works on the Moroccan side of the Ceuta frontier have cut vehicle lanes and triggered queues of up to six hours to enter the Spanish enclave. The delays disrupt daily commuter traffic, supply chains and holiday travel plans, prompting employers to re-evaluate schedules and duty-of-care measures for staff moving between Spain and Morocco.
Unions Demand 7.5 % Minimum-Wage Hike—Digital Nomad Visa Thresholds Set to Rise Again
Spain’s main unions have called for a 7.5 % increase in the minimum wage for 2026, a move that would automatically raise the income requirements for the popular Digital Nomad Visa. Companies and remote workers eyeing Spain should consider filing applications before the expected SMI decree in early 2026 or be ready to meet higher salary thresholds.
Biometric EES kiosks create two-hour queues at Málaga-Costa del Sol and Alicante-Elche airports
Spain’s live trial of the EU Entry/Exit System hit a major snag on 24 November, with Málaga and Alicante airports forced to switch off malfunctioning biometric kiosks after two-hour queues left passengers stranded. Aena and the Interior Ministry call the disruption “normal adjustments,” but airlines and travel managers warn of serious business-travel impacts unless capacity, signage and staff training improve before holiday peaks. Companies should advise travellers to arrive early, carry proof of residency and monitor live queues.
Palma de Mallorca Airport rolls out EU Entry/Exit System, expanding biometric checks across Spain
Palma de Mallorca became Spain’s latest airport to activate the EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System on 24 November. The launch extends mandatory fingerprint and facial-image capture to another major tourist hub, prompting the British Embassy and travel managers to warn of longer waits during the bedding-in phase. Companies should adjust itineraries and brief Spain-based staff holding non-EU passports about lane choices and documentation.
Air Europa joins wave of cancellations as Spain–Venezuela air corridor shuts down over security concerns
Air Europa suspended its Madrid–Caracas flights on 24 November, joining Estelar and Laser in halting services after an FAA security alert. With Iberia and other carriers already out, Spain now lacks any direct commercial flights to Venezuela, stranding passengers and forcing businesses to arrange complex multi-stop routings. Corporate mobility teams should review duty-of-care plans, insurance and Schengen-stay calculations for employees affected by the disruption.