- Spanish airlines scheduled almost 146m seats for winter to March 2027.
- The figure is a 5.5pc increase on the previous year.
- Madrid Barajas is set for a 10pc increase.
- Barcelona El Prat rises by 1.9pc.
- Palma airport shows the strongest Balearic growth at 6pc.
Spanish airlines have scheduled almost 146m seats for the winter season running to March 2027. The figure represents a rise of 5.5pc on the previous year according to the Asociación de Líneas Aéreas. Madrid Barajas is set for a 10pc increase while Barcelona El Prat rises by 1.9pc.
In the Balearic Islands capacity will reach 10.3m seats up 4.4pc with Palma airport showing the strongest growth at 6pc. Carriers like Vueling are boosting schedules dedicating roughly 14.5m seats to the Spanish market. The association noted uncertainty linked to fuel costs and geopolitics.
The capacity boost highlights a buoyant market even as airlines navigate industry headwinds like shifting European airport fee structures and broader geopolitical tensions. Airlines have planned a record total of 145.6m seats in Spain for the winter season. Growth varies significantly across major hubs.
