Spanish airlines extend suspension of Madrid-Caracas flights amid heightened security risks
Belgian general strike grounds Brussels flights, prompting Spanish carriers to activate rebooking policies
Spanish Data Watchdog Slaps €10 Million Fine on Aena, Halts Facial-Recognition Boarding at Eight Airports
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Caracas Ultimatum: Venezuela Threatens to Strip Iberia, Air Europa and Plus Ultra of Traffic Rights
Venezuela’s aviation regulator has threatened to revoke the operating rights of Iberia, Air Europa and Plus Ultra unless they restart Madrid–Caracas services within 48 hours. The airlines halted flights after a U.S. security alert, and IATA has called for dialogue to prevent a sharp drop in Venezuela-Spain connectivity that would hit travellers, cargo and corporate assignees.
Palma de Mallorca Becomes 10th Spanish Airport to Activate EU Entry/Exit System
Palma de Mallorca Airport began capturing biometric data under the EU Entry/Exit System on 24 November, becoming Spain’s tenth airport to go live. While the system promises faster travel in the long run, officials warn of initial bottlenecks, prompting airlines to lengthen minimum connection times and mobility managers to advise earlier airport arrivals.
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.