Aena. Photo: RVillalon / Shutterstock The leading airport operator in terms of passenger traffic, AENA (Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea), has today, April 7, 2026, issued a "clarification regarding the information about alleged fuel problems at airports in Spain."
"According to the information provided by the fuel storage companies, nothing suggests that there is currently a supply problem at Spanish airports," said the Spain-based operator that managed 46 airports and two heliports in the country in its X announcement.
In the meantime, English airline Skybus has shut down its London Gatwick–Newquay service two months ahead of schedule, citing rising fuel costs and weak demand as culprits.
"It is neither environmentally nor financially viable to continue operating with reduced demand,” said the company's announcement.
Across the ocean, United Airlines increased its checked baggage fees on tickets bought on and after April 3, 2026, by $10 for the first and second checked bags and by $50 for the third checked bag, also citing increased fuel prices.