Carriers operating in Spain have scheduled 139m seats for the winter season from late October 2025 to March 2026, a 4.7pc rise over last winter, driven by strong bookings to leisure destinations. International routes account for 82pc of capacity, with Ryanair holding 21.9pc market share, followed by Vueling at 15.4pc and Iberia at 12.9pc.
The expansion signals confidence in continued recovery, with Aena forecasting a full-year total of 320m passengers, up 3.4pc. Pressure mounts on Aena to freeze fees amid subsidies delays totalling 700m euros for resident flights.
Stakeholders highlight the need for competitive tariffs to sustain growth, especially as domestic demand faces rail competition.
