Christmas biometric bottlenecks leave Málaga passengers queuing for two hours
Aena predicts record 16,428 flights over year-end weekend despite strikes
Malaga-Costa del Sol hit by two-hour queues as EU Entry/Exit System falters over Christmas
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China to grant Spaniards 15-day visa-free entry from 1 January 2026
Beijing has added Spain to its 15-day visa-free pilot from 1 January 2026, eliminating consular paperwork for short business or tourism trips. The waiver simplifies last-minute travel for Spanish firms operating in China but requires strict adherence to the 15-day limit.
ACI Europe urges emergency review of EU biometric border regime as queues grow at Spanish hubs
On 27 December ACI Europe called for an immediate review of the EU Entry/Exit System, flagging Madrid, Barcelona and Málaga as hotspots for holiday border chaos. The trade body fears legal exposure for airlines and airports and urges more staff and hardware before the Easter peak, a warning that Spanish corporates should heed for early-2026 travel planning.
Aena forecasts record 16,428 flights over year-end weekend despite strikes
Aena projects 16,428 flight movements over the 26-28 December weekend, up 3.2 % on 2024, signalling strong demand despite ongoing ground-handling and Ryanair labour disputes. Mobility teams should build in extra buffer time and flexible tickets to navigate potential delays.