The Spanish government and the Canary Islands executive have opened formal negotiations on the archipelago’s participation in managing its eight airports. This marks a significant de-escalation after weeks of tension and follows a similar agreement with the Basque Country. The talks will also address extending deadlines for key EU recovery funds.
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A tragic accident involving a tourist bus in San Sebastián de La Gomera has left one person dead and 26 injured. The Civil Guard is investigating a potential brake system failure as the primary cause. Read the full report on the rescue efforts and ongoing investigation.
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Powerful winds across the Canary Islands on Thursday led to significant flight disruptions, with at least eight aircraft unable to land at their intended destinations. Flights were diverted to Tenerife South as airports on Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura faced operational challenges. Read the full report on the day’s travel chaos.
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The Tenerife Island Council has secured a crucial agreement with airport operator Aena to integrate a train station into the redesign of Tenerife South Airport. This removes a major bureaucratic obstacle for the island’s most expensive and critical infrastructure project, designed to alleviate chronic congestion on the TF-1 motorway. Read on for the updated timeline and how this €2.5 billion railway will transform travel across the south.
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Key Bureaucratic Hurdle Removed for Tenerife’s First Railway The Tenerife Island Council has smoothed the path to accelerate the southern train project, the most costly and crucial infrastructure the island envisages for improving medium and long-term mobility. A deal struck by the island’s governing team with Aena eliminates one of the main remaining bureaucratic obstacles
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Key Bureaucratic Hurdle Removed for Tenerife’s First Railway The Tenerife Island Council has smoothed the path to accelerate the southern train project, the most costly and crucial infrastructure the island envisages for improving medium and long-term mobility. A deal struck by the island’s governing team with Aena eliminates one of the main remaining bureaucratic obstacles
Tenerife’s Southern Train Project Clears Major Hurdle Read More »
Key Bureaucratic Hurdle Removed for Tenerife’s First Railway The Tenerife Island Council has smoothed the path to accelerate the southern train project, the most costly and crucial infrastructure the island envisages for improving medium and long-term mobility. A deal struck by the island’s governing team with Aena eliminates one of the main remaining bureaucratic obstacles
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Unions have announced an indefinite strike affecting air traffic control at 14 Spanish airports, including five in the Canary Islands. The action, set to begin on 17 April, is over chronic staff shortages and deteriorating working conditions which unions say impact safety. Read the full details of the dispute and the airports affected.
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Air Canada has announced new direct winter routes connecting Tenerife South Airport with Toronto and Montreal starting in October. The airline will operate three weekly flights, marking a significant expansion of the island’s North American air links. This move aims to attract more visitors from Canada and the US, key strategic markets for Tenerife tourism.
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Tenerife is set to welcome direct flights from North America this winter as Air Canada launches new routes from Toronto and Montreal. The seasonal service, operating until April 2027, aims to attract high-spending visitors and strengthen the island’s global appeal. Read more about this significant connectivity boost for the Canary Islands.
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