Overview
- The new working group will convene on November 5 in Santiago under the Galicia Airport Coordination framework, bringing in local administrations, business and tourism representatives, and chambers of commerce.
- Leaders agreed to begin with a detailed, technical diagnosis of Lavacolla, Alvedro and Peinador to shape coordinated measures to improve connectivity, passenger volumes and efficiency.
- Aena says carriers are stepping in after Ryanair’s pullbacks, with Vueling adding capacity on Barcelona, Palma, Gran Canaria, Málaga and Zaragoza from Santiago and boosting Barcelona from Vigo, while Binter, Wizz Air and Volotea explore further options.
- Aena reports more than 20 meetings with airlines this year and roughly 60 route proposals for Galicia, noting that route decisions ultimately rest with the carriers.
- The Xunta cites €13 million for destination promotion but rejects subsidizing routes, and Aena points to high‑speed rail competition and aircraft delivery delays as headwinds for airlines.