French ATC Strike Hits Alicante Airport: What You Should Know

Friday, July 4th, 2025

Disruption Across Europe Hits ALC French air traffic controllers, represented by unions including UNSA‑ICNA and USAC‑CGT, staged a two‑day strike on 3–4 July over staffing shortages and outdated equipment. While the action centred in France, its effects have rippled across Europe, including at Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC), where flights departing, arriving, or passing through French airspace […]

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Strike Action Looms for easyJet Crew at Alicante Airport

Thursday, June 19th, 2025

Industrial dispute to hit Spanish bases in late June Passengers flying via Alicante Airport with easyJet later this month may face disruption due to planned strike action by the airline’s Spanish cabin crew. The strikes are scheduled for the 25th, 26th and 27th of June and are being organised by the USO union, which represents […]

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Renfe Train at station

Plans for a Rail Link to Alicante Airport

Tuesday, June 17th, 2025

Could Alicante-Elche Airport Finally Get a Train Connection? Travelling to Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport might become easier in the future. A recent proposal in Spain’s Congress has once again highlighted the need for a direct railway connection to the airport, something the region has lacked for years. The plan includes building a rail bypass at […]

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Major Power Outage Hits Spain: Widespread Transport Disruptions and Delays at Alicante-Elche Airport

Monday, April 28th, 2025

On Monday, the 28th of April 2025, a significant power outage disrupted large parts of Spain, Portugal, and southern France, severely affecting transportation systems and airport operations across the Iberian Peninsula.​ Update 29/4/2025: Power has been restored to most of the affected areas, and all airports are fully operational. Passengers are advised to check with […]

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Alicante Airport Named Best in Europe for Passenger Services

Friday, March 14th, 2025

Alicante Airport has been honoured with the Best Airport in Europe award by the Airports Council International (ACI) for 2024.

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Alicante Airport Soars to New Heights: A 20-Year Journey of Growth and Success

Friday, January 17th, 2025

Alicante Airport has experienced a remarkable transformation over the past two decades with an an impressive increase in passenger numbers of 114.5% over 20 years.

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Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport Sets New Passenger Records

Friday, November 15th, 2024

Record-Breaking Growth in Passenger Numbers Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has experienced an exceptional year, welcoming 15.9 million passengers by the end of October 2024. This surpasses the total number of passengers recorded throughout 2023, which stood at 15.75 million. In October alone, the airport set an all-time monthly record, handling nearly 1.8 million passengers—an impressive […]

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EU Delays the Introduction of the Entry/Exit System

Friday, October 11th, 2024

The long-awaited Entry/Exit System (EES), designed to automate the registration of non-EU nationals entering and leaving the Schengen Area, has faced yet another setback. Originally scheduled for launch in 2022, the system was postponed several times before the European Commission announced a further delay to its November 2024 launch date. This decision follows a meeting […]

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Call for Expansion of Alicante Airport Amidst Record Passenger Growth

Friday, August 30th, 2024

Call for Expansion of Alicante Airport Amidst Record Passenger Growth Joserra González de Zárate, the Infrastructure spokesperson for Spain’s Conservative Party, Partido Popular, has urged the Spanish Government to prioritise the expansion of Alicante Airport in response to the significant surge in international passenger numbers. A proposal under consideration is the construction of a second […]

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Alicante Airport Advances in Carbon Reduction: A Model of Sustainable Practices

Friday, August 9th, 2024

Global Efforts Towards Carbon Neutrality Airports and airlines around the world are increasingly prioritising the reduction of their environmental impact, with many aiming for carbon neutral status. This involves significant efforts to reduce emissions from aviation and adopt sustainable practices. Some airports have become leading examples in this global movement towards sustainability. The ACI’s Carbon […]

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