The Aena Board of Directors approved an incentive package for 32 airports and helipads with a passenger capacity of less than 3 million in 2023.. This decision includes Asturias, Girona Costa Brava, La Palma, Vigo and Reus.
therefore, Airlines are exempt – 3 years – All additional travelers from 2023 onwards will not have to pay passenger fees.. Additionally, the incentives introduced during the La Palma Airport volcanic crisis will remain in effect. Incentives for opening routes to airports with more than 3 million passengers will be extended until March 2027. Furthermore, the growth of Asian routes will also be promoted. Airlines also receive discounts when operating flights to the airports of the Balearic Islands, Ceuta and Melilla during low seasons.
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Aena has consistently lowered fees since 2015. Since that date, costs have decreased by 11% and inflation has increased to 21%. Therefore, in effect, These fees decreased by 32% between 2015 and 2023. Aena’s pricing system, along with commercial revenue, drives much-needed investment in airport safety and quality. Aena plans to invest around EUR 3 billion in infrastructure from its own resources between 2022 and 2026.
airport Aena is one of Europe’s most competitive companies, before taking into account approved incentive packages, the average total fare per passenger will be approximately 10 euros. According to data from Eurocontrol, these airport charges are one of the key factors that make Spain the busiest country in Europe. In 2023, Aena’s network served a record number of passengersand preliminary data for the 2024 summer season shows the airline plans to surpass this record again.