Spanish airlines have increased seat capacity for the April-October peak travel season by 6%, banking on strong tourist interest in the Mediterranean country despite wider concerns over the potential impact on travel plans from a fuel supply crunch linked to the Iran war.
Reuters – The rise in capacity to almost 260 million seats is in line with last year's 5.9% passenger growth, although industry players caution that inflation, geopolitical tension and economic uncertainty could weigh on demand.
Route expansions will be concentrated in coastal regions such as Alicante and Andalusia, with capacity increasing by 14% and 8%, respectively, while Madrid and Barcelona airports will see an 8% rise in available seats.
