Spanish airport charges row breaks out over proposed price hikes

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Spanish Airline Association (ALA) have called for an annual 4.9 per cent reduction in Spanish airport charges, excluding inflation, over the 2027-2031 regulatory period.

They argued that such a move would still allow for nearly €10 billion in investment while strengthening Spain’s economic competitiveness.

The request comes as AENA, which operates the majority of Spain’s airports, has proposed an annual 3.8 per cent increase...