French Air-Traffic-Controller Strike Forces Cancellation of 65 Flights to and from Spain
Ferry Operators Expect 30 % Surge on Algeciras–Ceuta Route for Constitution Day Weekend
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation Becomes Compulsory for Spaniards from 25 February 2026
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Spanish Consulates Overwhelmed as 2.3 Million Descendants Seek Citizenship Under Grandchildren’s Law
More than one million people have applied for Spanish nationality under the Grandchildren’s Law and 1.3 million more are in the queue, overwhelming consular staff worldwide. The backlog threatens routine services and could delay corporate assignments that rely on new Spanish passports.
Work-to-Rule Slowdown at Madrid-Barajas Triggers Hour-Long Security Queues
A one-hour work-to-rule by 21 security screeners created 50-minute queues at Madrid-Barajas on 2 December, forcing some travellers to miss flights. Airport operator Aena calls the protest illegal and plans legal action, while unions hint at wider strikes in 2026. Mobility teams should build extra buffer time into itineraries and monitor labour talks closely.
Iberia Keeps Madrid–Caracas Route Grounded Until Year-End on Safety Grounds
Citing new safety warnings, Iberia has prolonged its Caracas flight suspension through 31 December 2025. The move disrupts business and VFR travel between Spain and Venezuela and forces companies to re-route staff and cargo via third-country hubs.