Santiago-Rosalia de Castro airport in northern Spain will close for five weeks from 23 April for runway resurfacing works, forcing the cancellation of all flights during that period. Airport operator Aena confirmed the closure until 27 May, affecting airlines including Ryanair and Vueling.
The closure coincides with the May half-term break, causing disruption for holidaymakers. Passengers are urged to contact their airlines for rebooking options.
Separately, ground staff at 12 Spanish airports, including Barcelona, Madrid, and Palma, began an indefinite strike on 30 March over a pay dispute. Partial stoppages are scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
In a further blow to travellers, a letter from Airlines UK to ministers warns that jet fuel costs have doubled due to the conflict in Iran, and carriers may be forced to cut flights and raise fares. The group, representing British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair and others, is calling for lower passenger duty and relaxed compensation rules.
