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Drone Sighting Forces Two-Hour Shutdown at Alicante-Elche Airport, Diverts 10 International Flights
A drone inside Alicante-Elche’s restricted airspace triggered a two-hour closure late on 27 October, forcing ten international flights to divert and stranding about 1,000 passengers. The incident underscores rising drone risks at Spanish airports and the need for travel managers to add contingency time and communication plans.
Barcelona El Prat Launches Europe’s First End-to-End Biometric Journey With Self-Bag Drop
Barcelona El Prat on 28 October began a full biometric passenger journey pilot with Vueling, covering self-bag drop, security and boarding. The scheme promises 30–40 % time savings and positions Spain at the forefront of seamless-travel tech ahead of next year’s EU EES rollout.
European Parliament Gives Final Green Light to Phased Roll-Out of EU Entry/Exit System Starting 12 October
MEPs voted on 28 October to adopt a staggered deployment of the EU’s biometric Entry/Exit System from 12 October 2025. Spain’s busiest airports will be early adopters, meaning companies must prepare staff for new enrolment and stricter Schengen-stay monitoring.
Yellow Weather Alert Issued for Costa del Sol Threatens Flight Schedules and Road Transfers
AEMET’s yellow alert for torrential rain on 29 October threatens flight punctuality and road transfers along the Costa del Sol. Travel managers should anticipate schedule changes at Málaga Airport and potential rail and highway slow-downs.