Passengers travelling via Tenerife South Airport can now benefit from a major upgrade to the island’s air traffic surveillance, thanks to ENAIRE’s new state-of-the-art 3D primary radar, the first of its kind in the Canary Islands. What is ENAIRE? ENAIRE is Spain’s national air navigation service provider. It manages air traffic control across Spanish airspace, […]

Update Tuesday, 29/4/2025 Power has been restored to most affected areas across Spain. The airport operator Aena provided the following update this morning: “UPDATE 07:00 – #powercut: All airports remain operational. We recommend that passengers check the status of public transport services to the airports and confirm their flight status with their airline due to […]

Year-on-Year Growth in Operations and Passenger Numbers According to the figures released by the airport operator Aena, Tenerife South Airport has seen a significant surge in flight operations and passenger numbers in recent years, reflecting the island’s growing popularity. Comparing 2024 to 2023, the total number of starts and landings increased by 8.3%, from 83,598 […]

Lengthy Waits Frustrate Passengers Tenerife South Airport has been grappling with significant taxi shortages for an extended period, resulting in long queues for passengers almost daily. The situation worsens during peak travel times, particularly when several flights arrive simultaneously. Passengers are often left waiting for some time, with hundreds of frustrated travellers vying for a […]

There are changes ahead regarding border control procedures for travellers using Tenerife South Airport and other European airports with the expected introduction of the Entry/Exit System (EES). This new digital system, developed by the European Union, aims to modernise the way non-EU citizens’ entry and exit data is recorded. Although its launch has been delayed […]

Ongoing Challenges in European Air Travel Causes of the continuing issues Various airlines have identified staff shortages at European Air Traffic Control Centres as the primary reason for these ongoing problems. Airlines for Europe (A4E), which represents major carriers including Ryanair, Lufthansa, IAG, and Air France-KLM, highlighted the gravity of the situation. In a statement, […]

The IT glitch that caused global chaos on Friday morning has now been resolved, but some of its effects are still being felt at Tenerife South Airport. During the course of Friday, the IT systems were restored, with check-in systems functioning normally again. However, the disruption from Friday’s chaos has significantly impacted flight schedules, leaving […]

At all Spanish airports, including Tenerife South 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 in cooperation with the airlines. Airports and airlines around the […]

How Likely Are You to Encounter Turbulence on Your Flight from the UK to Tenerife? Is turbulence getting worse? Turbulence is the irregular movement of air caused by atmospheric disturbances such as jet streams, weather systems, and terrain. When an aircraft encounters these turbulent air currents, it experiences abrupt and sometimes jarring movements, which passengers […]

Carnival in Santa Cruz de Tenerife The vibrant Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a major highlight in Tenerife’s cultural calendar. This annual event is famous for its colourful parades, elaborate costumes, lively music, and enthusiastic celebrations. It is considered the second most important carnival in the world, after Rio de Janeiro. Key events […]