
Alicante
Alicante is the gateway to the Costa Blanca and one of Spain's busiest leisure airports, a barometer for the UK and Irish package market whose seasonal seat counts are watched across the industry. The city pairs its own urban beach appeal with access to Benidorm's resort engine, while record-breaking Christmas and winter capacity has stretched the season far beyond summer. On this page you'll find Alicante news covering flight and seat capacity, airport development, hotel investment, visitor statistics and Costa Blanca demand trends.
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AviationSpanish airlines expand capacity for peak travel season despite fuel concerns
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...
AgencyTUI adds Salzburg and Alicante to its City Break programme
TUI UK&I has added Alicante and Salzburg to its city break portfolio, giving customers even more choice when it comes to booking their holiday.
AviationNearly half a million vacationers will travel on easyJet's 3,000 flights
easyJet customers gearing up for the half-term getaway are set to jet off on over 13,000 flights across Europe throughout the week-long school break.
AviationAir capacity to Spain up +9.4% this Christmas
On Christmas demand, Spain is strengthening its position as a global tourist destination with significant growth in demand from European and long-haul markets, to visit major capitals such as...

Brits spending enough on BBQs for a European getaway
Jun 24
Spanish airlines expand capacity for peak travel season despite fuel concerns
Apr 22
TUI adds Salzburg and Alicante to its City Break programme
Apr 2
Nearly half a million vacationers will travel on easyJet's 3,000 flights
Feb 25