Ibiza airport ended 2024 with worrying figures in terms of punctuality, ranking as the airport with the second highest rate of delays and cancellations in Spain. According to AirHelp‘s annual report, 31% of passengers flying from the island experienced disruptions, making it one of the most problematic airports in the country. Palma airport tops the list with 35% of travelers affected, equivalent to more than 5.5 million people out of the nearly 16 million who used its facilities. Both figures reflect the impact of an airline management that is failing to keep pace with growing demand.
A shrinking national landscape
In Spain, during 2024, around one million flights and 145 million passengers were recorded. Although these figures show a recovery compared to 2023, with an increase of 80,000 flights and eight million passengers, punctuality suffered a notable deterioration. The disruption rate rose from 24% in 2023 to 26% in 2024, a trend that continues to move away from the 22% recorded in 2022. The increase in disruptions will allow some 2.25 million passengers to claim compensation from airlines for disruptions suffered this year.
Summer, the epicenter of incidents
The summer months, especially June, July and September, saw the most problems at Spanish airports. July 19 was the day with the most incidents due to a global crash of AENA’s operating system, which affected 70% of scheduled flights. Another critical date was July 1, with 55% of interruptions coinciding with the start of the high season.
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