Overview

• AENA’s Board approved a 6.5% increase in passenger fees to €11.03 per traveler from March 1, 2026
• Canary and Balearic Islands governments are preparing legal and political appeals to secure exemptions from the hike
• The tourism alliance Exceltur has demanded that AENA reinvest its €1.94 billion 2024 surplus into airport infrastructure and services rather than raising charges
• Hospitality leaders warn that the combined impact of higher fees and ongoing anti-tourism protests will further suppress visitor numbers
• Local operators report that summer activity has already fallen by half in destinations like Tenerife and Majorca due to protests and rising costs