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Aena Shares Slide as Senate-Backed Fee Freeze Puts €10 Billion Airport Plan at Risk

The proposal still awaits a Congress vote, with Aena telling regulators it would rework its 2027–2031 regulated investments to fit a tariff cap.

Overview

  • Spain’s Senate approved a Partido Popular amendment to the Sustainable Mobility bill freezing airport charges from 2027 to 2031 and calling for a sector-agreed incentives plan.
  • In a CNMV filing, Aena warned the measure would damage the airport network and obligate a review of €9.991 billion in regulated investments planned for DORA 3.
  • Aena said any revision would alter the overall budget, the distribution by airport and projects, and the execution calendar, with major works flagged for Madrid-Barajas and Barcelona-El Prat.
  • Aena’s stock fell roughly 4–5% on Thursday, erasing about €1.7 billion in market value and ranking as the Ibex 35’s worst performer.
  • Aena reports an average charge of €10.35 per passenger, below 2015 in nominal terms, while the CNMC has indicated a 6.5% increase could begin in March pending a technical adjustment.