Ryanair Wheel Detachment at Lanzarote Airport Grounded
A Ryanair aircraft wheel detached at Lanzarote Airport on July 11, 2026, prompting a rapid response from Aena ground crews to secure the area.
Jul 14, 20263 min
Safety
Wizz Air Opens First Spain Bases in Madrid and Valencia
Wizz Air will open operational bases in Madrid and Valencia this November, launching 17 new routes including its first Spanish domestic services.
Jul 9, 20263 min
Airlines
Lanzarote Airport Investigates PRM Assistance Failure
A wheelchair user missed a Ryanair flight at Lanzarote Airport after PRM assistance failed to arrive, prompting an investigation by operator Aena.
Jun 5, 20263 min
Safety
Ryanair Links Spanish Growth to CNMC Airport Fee Cuts
Ryanair pledges to restore capacity at Spanish regional airports if the CNMC mandates fee reductions in the upcoming DORA III regulatory framework.
Jun 5, 20264 min
Regulatory
Five Flights Divert from Tenerife North Due to Low Fog
Five flights diverted from Tenerife North to Tenerife South on Wednesday due to low visibility, forcing operational shifts at the high-elevation hub.
May 27, 20264 min
Safety
Groundforce Strikes Disrupt 13 Spanish Airports Indefinitely
Groundforce staff at 13 Spanish airports began indefinite strikes over pay, causing significant baggage delays and flight disruptions for travellers.
Apr 5, 20264 min
Airports
Groundforce Strike Hits 13 Spanish Airports During Easter Travel Peak
A Groundforce ground staff strike in Spain threatens Easter travel for 1.3 million passengers at 13 airports amid a dispute over pay freezes.
Mar 31, 20265 min
Airports
Aena to Invest €4.48B in Madrid-Barajas Expansion from 2027-2031
Aena will invest €4.48 billion to expand Madrid-Barajas Airport from 2027-2031, targeting an annual capacity of 90 million passengers.
Mar 12, 20265 min
Airports