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Winter Chaos: 56 Cancellations and 886 Delays Hammer Spain’s Major Airports
A combination of weather diversions, staffing gaps and new biometric-border procedures triggered nearly 900 delays and over 50 cancellations across Spain’s five busiest airports on 6 January. Business-travel teams should expect further volatility this week and plan for longer connection times.
Spain and Oman Bring Diplomatic Visa-Free Agreement Into Force
Royal Decree 3/2026, published this week, allows Spanish and Omani holders of diplomatic, special and service passports to travel visa-free for up to 90 days. The waiver removes a major administrative hurdle for government projects and defence or energy tenders involving the two countries, although ordinary passports remain subject to normal rules.
EU Border Tech, Tourist-Tax Rises and Party-Boat Bans: 2026 Rulebook Hits Spain
Spain is rolling out 240+ biometric kiosks ahead of the EU Entry/Exit System, while Barcelona, Valencia and the Balearics hike tourist taxes and tighten behaviour rules. Travel managers must budget for extra costs and educate staff on new border tech and local restrictions.
Epiphany Peak: Madrid-Barajas Handles 1,006 Flights in Single Day
Madrid-Barajas processed over a thousand flights on Epiphany, capping a record 101,793-flight holiday season for Spain. The data signal sustained demand and tight capacity just as business travel resumes, so companies should expect crowded terminals and possible last-minute timetable tweaks.