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Report finds 34 million airline passengers in Spain hit by delays or cancellations in 2025

Report finds 34 million airline passengers in Spain hit by delays or cancellations in 2025

AirHelp’s new study shows one in four flights from Spain were delayed or cancelled in 2025, leaving 34 million passengers — and €450 m in potential EU261 payouts — in limbo. The findings urge companies to build more slack and claim-management support into 2026 travel programmes.

Jan 10, 2026
Snow and high-wind alerts threaten travel plans across northern Spain

Snow and high-wind alerts threaten travel plans across northern Spain

AEMET’s latest orange/yellow alerts for snow and high winds in northern Spain threaten road and rail links and could cascade into flight delays. Mobility teams with personnel in Navarre, Aragon or Catalonia should activate weather-contingency plans until the cold snap subsides.

Jan 10, 2026
Spain launches strategy to steer tourists inland and extend travel beyond the summer

Spain launches strategy to steer tourists inland and extend travel beyond the summer

Tourism minister Jordi Hereu has announced a €1.2 billion plan to shift visitor flows from Spain’s overcrowded coasts to inland regions and to promote year-round travel. The policy opens new, less costly venues for business events but requires careful monitoring of infrastructure roll-outs and local regulations.

Jan 9, 2026
UK ETA starts 8 January: digital pre-clearance now compulsory for Spanish short-term visitors

UK ETA starts 8 January: digital pre-clearance now compulsory for Spanish short-term visitors

The UK’s new Electronic Travel Authorisation is now mandatory for Spanish nationals entering or transiting the country. Applications are online, cost £16 and must be obtained before travel; airlines will begin enforcement fines next month. Spanish employers need to integrate ETA checks into travel workflows.

Jan 9, 2026

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