Ryanair has warned it is reducing flights to the Canary Islands because of what it calls excessive airport fees charged by Aena. The airline has accused the Spanish government of prioritising overseas airport investments over affordable travel for regional economies. It warns that further cuts are coming unless fees become more competitive.
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A video recorded this Saturday in Güímar, Tenerife, shows a man travelling in the boot of a car on a main road. The Guardia Civil intercepted the vehicle minutes later and both occupants could face fines for endangering road safety.
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Tenerife’s Cabildo has taken a significant step to improve public transport flow by commissioning a project to link the TF-5 bus lane directly with Santa Cruz’s main bus interchange. The €258,405 initiative aims to bypass major traffic bottlenecks and make buses a more competitive alternative to private cars. Thousands of daily passengers are expected to benefit from reduced journey times and greater service reliability.
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The Cabildo de Tenerife has finished a €2.9m road improvement project at the Valle de Güímar industrial estate, solving historic congestion for 70,000 daily vehicles. New direct lanes and reconfigured roundabouts have ended gridlock, benefiting 300 businesses and over 5,000 workers. The scheme, completed in record time, marks a major win for local industry and cross-administration cooperation.
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The Canary Islands’ 112 emergency service now handles calls in five core languages and over 50 additional tongues, making it a European leader in multilingual crisis response. Last year, operators dealt with nearly 13,500 calls in English alone. The service has also assisted 63 Australian nationals since 2020 as part of its strategy for international visitors.
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Emergency services on Lanzarote have carried out a large-scale simulation of an aircraft accident near the island’s airport. The drill tested the response of multiple agencies to a scenario with multiple casualties. Read how such exercises are crucial for improving real-world emergency preparedness.
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The Port of Las Palmas is demonstrating its world-class naval repair capabilities by hosting five luxury expedition cruise ships simultaneously. A pioneering project to install new, locally manufactured bow bulbs aims to boost the vessels’ energy efficiency and cut emissions. Read how this specialised work cements the port’s status as a leading Atlantic hub for high-end maritime maintenance.
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New data reveals a 2.5% planned reduction in airline seats to the Canary Islands for summer 2026, following a significant surge the previous year. Industry leaders urge caution due to fuel costs and new EU border checks for British tourists. Read the full analysis of this summer’s travel outlook.
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The legal but unusually close transit of a 275-metre oil tanker just nine miles from La Gomera has triggered a major debate on maritime safety in the Canary Islands. Experts warn the incident highlights potential risks and the limitations of current, largely passive, monitoring systems. The discussion has revived calls for a unified Spanish coastguard with permanent operational capacity in the archipelago’s waters.
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A flight from the UK to Tenerife South Airport was given priority to land this Saturday after the crew reported an infant on board with respiratory problems. Controllers activated emergency protocols and coordinated with medical teams on the ground for a swift response. Read the full story of the urgent aerial operation.
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