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Canary Islands a Top Easter Getaway as Airlines Add Flights

Canary Islands Shine as Premier Easter Destination

The Canary Islands are once again positioning themselves as a leading destination for domestic tourism this Easter, with a notable reinforcement of flights and connections to meet increased traveller demand. Airlines have scheduled over 70,000 flights across Spain between 27th March and 6th April, many of which originate from or are destined for the archipelago, where a significant influx of visitors is expected during this period.

Major Airline Capacity Boost

The reinforcement is especially significant on routes to and from mainland Spain. Iberia Express has added nearly 34,000 extra seats to the Canaries, reaching a total of over 200,000 seats across 188 flights scheduled for this period. This increase is complemented by operations from other carriers like Vueling and Iberia, which have also expanded their offerings to tourist destinations, including the islands.

This surge in capacity responds to the pull of the Canary Islands as an Easter destination, favoured by the climate and tourist offerings, making the archipelago one of the points with the highest airport activity in the coming days. Overall, airport operator Aena forecasts more than 70,500 air operations across the country, with days exceeding 6,000 daily flights and traffic peaks expected in the final days of the holiday period.

National Transport Network Under Pressure

In parallel, the entire transport system is being bolstered to handle the increase in journeys. The Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) estimates around 17 million road trips across Spain, while coach travel could surpass seven million passengers, marking an increase on last year.

Rail operators have also expanded their services, with millions of additional seats on high-speed and medium-distance trains, although some connections will be affected by incidents on the network. This rise in mobility coincides with an increase in the cost of travel, particularly due to rising fuel prices in recent weeks.

Islands Prepare for Peak Activity

Despite these challenges, the Canary Islands are heading into this period as one of the most in-demand destinations in the country. Airports, accommodation, and tourist services are preparing for one of the busiest weeks of the year.

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