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Storm Marta drifts north-east but Aemet maintains yellow alerts in 10 regions

Storm Marta drifts north-east but Aemet maintains yellow alerts in 10 regions

While Marta’s core has moved on, Aemet still flags yellow weather risks in ten regions, warning that fresh fronts could trigger renewed transport and infrastructure disruptions.

Feb 9, 2026
Ryanair and Jet2 ban hot drinks and restrict food on Spain-bound flights under 2026 cabin-safety rules

Ryanair and Jet2 ban hot drinks and restrict food on Spain-bound flights under 2026 cabin-safety rules

Ryanair and Jet2 have introduced a 2026 ban on boarding with hot drinks (and hot food on Jet2), tightening inflight safety rules on UK–Spain routes. Travellers must adjust packing habits or risk confiscation and delays.

Feb 9, 2026
Storm ‘Marta’ Shuts 168 Spanish Roads and Suspends Algeciras–Tangier Ferries

Storm ‘Marta’ Shuts 168 Spanish Roads and Suspends Algeciras–Tangier Ferries

Storm ‘Marta’ has forced the closure of 168 Spanish roads – 137 in Andalucía alone – and led the Port of Algeciras to cancel all sailings to Tanger-Med on 7 February. Freight and passenger mobility between Spain and North Africa is severely curtailed, and the DGT urges people to avoid non-essential travel. The disruption is expected to ripple through supply chains and corporate travel itineraries into next week.

Feb 8, 2026
Renfe Halts Most Andalusia Trains and Cuts Galician Services for Third Day Amid Flooding

Renfe Halts Most Andalusia Trains and Cuts Galician Services for Third Day Amid Flooding

Renfe cancelled virtually all passenger trains in Andalucía and kept Vigo services suspended on 7 February, citing track flooding and landslide risk. Only the Málaga C1 commuter line and a truncated Madrid–Villanueva de Córdoba AVE were running, forcing travellers onto buses or flights. The disruption is snarling freight flows and illustrates the weather sensitivity of Spain’s rail-dependent mobility corridors.

Feb 8, 2026
Ceuta Transfers 61 Migrants to Mainland Spain as CETI Occupancy Tops 140 %

Ceuta Transfers 61 Migrants to Mainland Spain as CETI Occupancy Tops 140 %

Spain moved 61 migrants from Ceuta’s overcrowded CETI to mainland shelters on 7 February after the centre exceeded 140 % occupancy. The transfer aims to relieve pressure caused by recent fence jumps and boat landings, but highlights ongoing strain on Spain’s border reception system and the need for more permanent capacity.

Feb 8, 2026
Madrid Deploys 62 Snowploughs and 4,000 t of Salt as Storm Marta Heads North-East

Madrid Deploys 62 Snowploughs and 4,000 t of Salt as Storm Marta Heads North-East

The Community of Madrid activated a 171-strong winter-road fleet, 62 snowploughs and 4,000 t of salt on 7 February to keep major routes open as Storm Marta pushes north-east. Companies are advised to curtail non-essential travel in mountain areas and monitor potential truck restrictions on the A-1 and A-6.

Feb 8, 2026
Report Finds 34 m Airline Passengers Leaving Spain Faced Delays or Cancellations in 2025

Report Finds 34 m Airline Passengers Leaving Spain Faced Delays or Cancellations in 2025

An AirHelp report released on 7 February shows that 34 million travellers experienced flight delays or cancellations departing Spain in 2025, with extreme weather now eclipsing strikes as the main cause of disruption. The findings prompt calls for corporates to insert wider scheduling buffers and highlight continuing pressure on Aena’s busiest hubs.

Feb 8, 2026

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