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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Background of the Strike Since July of this year, Alicante Airport security personnel have been engaged in strike action, which has now extended into August. This industrial action was initiated in response to the failure to reach agreements with SURESTE Seguridad, the company awarded the contract for private security at Alicante Airport, regarding working conditions […]

Persistent Flight Delays and Cancellations Plague European Summer Travel The global IT issues from the 19th of July 2024 seem to be overcome, however, European airports are still facing significant flight delays and cancellations. This situation comes at a peak travel time, with millions embarking on their summer holidays. Understanding the causes behind the ongoing […]

IT Failures at Spanish Airports Lead to Major Disruptions At all Spanish airports, including Alicante-Elche Airport, a massive problem with the computer system of the operator Aena is currently causing considerable disruption. The airport operator AENA issued the following press release: “All airports in the network in Spain are operational and flights are being operated […]

Essential Information for Travellers Several countries, including the UK and Spain, are adopting advanced scanning technology at airport security. These new scanners can provide detailed images of bag contents without requiring the removal of items. So, what is the current situation? Must passengers still take out liquids and electronics at airport security, or has this […]

In a resounding testament to its excellence in service delivery, Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has once again secured the prestigious accolade of Best European Airport within the 15 to 25 million passenger category, as bestowed by the Airports Council International (ACI). This remarkable feat marks the fourth time that Alicante Airport has been honoured with […]