- The Spanish Government is establishing a public service obligation for La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro flights.
- Minister Ángel Víctor Torres confirmed the measure on 23 October 2026.
- The designation guarantees minimum frequencies, capacity and fares.
- The measure addresses double insularities for smaller islands.
- Formal publication was due shortly after the confirmation.
The Spanish Government is establishing a public service obligation for air connections between La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro. Minister of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory Ángel Víctor Torres confirmed the measure. The classification protects inter-island flights from relying solely on commercial profitability and guarantees minimum flight frequencies, capacity, schedules and reference fares.
The decision was due for formal publication shortly after the confirmation on 23 October 2026. The measure focuses specifically on improving connectivity and addressing double insularities for the non-capital smaller islands. The move meets a long-standing demand from local communities.
The public service obligation guarantees regular direct connections between the three islands. The designation ensures essential air services continue regardless of commercial considerations. Local residents have long sought improved connectivity between the green islands.
