Spain

Madrid authorities warn of elevated suspended particles from African air masses, advising residents to limit outdoor activity, especially vulnerable groups

The Indian PM is urging people to stay hydrated and avoid extreme heat as soaring temperatures increase health risks across the country

London, France, Spain, and Portugal are already breaking May temperature records, with some areas reaching up to 40 degrees. Forecasts hint at a hotter-than-usual summer

Spain's Health Ministry has confirmed a new hantavirus infection in a quarantined contact already under monitoring at Madrid’s Gómez Ulla Hospital

The autonomous Spanish region of Andalucía will use a branded Vueling aircraft to strengthen its global tourism presence in Europe

WTTC forecasts global Travel & Tourism will outpace economic growth in 2026, supporting 376 million jobs worldwide. Europe’s Travel & Tourism sector is expected to grow nearly four times faster than the wider regional economy next year. Also: Meet Europe's leading destination for tourism revenue that combines "strong visitor volumes with exceptionally high international visitor spend", which country do you think it is?

Aena airports handled 28.3 million passengers in April, up 3.7% year on year, while the operator also denied a false hantavirus warning at Tenerife South. Also: the group confirms there is no installed hantavirus warning sign at Tenerife South Airport, "it is a hoax"

Bilbao Airport adds a new Wizz Air service to Milan Malpensa with four weekly flights, boosting connectivity between Spain and Italy. Wizz: Passengers departing from Northern Italy will reach "one of Spain’s most iconic destinations with maximum flexibility, competitive fares, and the comfort of the modern Airbus A321neo"

One Spanish passenger isolated at Gómez Ulla Hospital has tested positive for hantavirus after previously testing "provisionally positive" upon arrival. Spain's Secretary of State for Health said that the imposed protection measures were "greater than what might be considered for a contact". HSC update on U.S. citizen: "inconclusive, and subsequently negative"

A Civil Guard officer has died during evacuation operations linked to the MV Hondius ship carrying passengers affected by the hantavirus. Spanish Minister of Health: the last 28 passengers will disembark this afternoon in the Canary Islands, and 26 will continue on board heading to the Netherlands

Libya’s Medsky Airways has added Madrid to its growing European network with new direct flights from Tripoli starting today, April 21, 2026

Volotea and ITA Airways expand cooperation through a codeshare agreement that will offer up to 104 flight combinations and strengthen connectivity via Rome, alongside expanding destinations in Europe

Aena has announced it will remove loudspeaker announcements at Spain's Seville Airport, introducing a “silent airport” concept with real-time updates via screens and apps

An indefinite strike notice targeting Saerco-managed control towers could disrupt flights across Spain starting Friday, April 17. The action could affect 14 airports, including a few in the Canary Islands

AENA reassures passengers that fuel supply remains normal at all Spanish airports, despite concerns raised in recent reports

Aena warns of an indefinite Groundforce strike from March 30 affecting major Spanish airports, with partial stoppages and minimum flight services in place; Menzies employees will go on strike daily from April 2 to April 6, between 12am-12pm

Jet2 has celebrated its Gatwick debut with Tenerife and Alicante flights, marking a major expansion with 29 destinations and 300 new jobs. "We have experienced phenomenal demand from customers and independent travel agents"

Multiple aviation strikes could disrupt millions of trips across Spain during Easter 2026, starting with the Holy Week. Groundforce staff at 12 airports are getting ready for an indefinite strike starting March 27. Here’s what else to expect

Spain tops the new easyJet and easyJet Holidays index used to determine the best destinations for families on the continent. What other countries are part of the ranking?

It's official: Visitors to Barcelona and wider Catalonia will face higher tourist taxes, with five-star hotel rates reaching €12 per night. The Parliament's measure will also affect hostel guests and cruise passengers