Menzies strike called off If you have been keeping a nervous eye on the news ahead of your Easter break, you can finally breathe a sigh of relief. The planned industrial action that threatened to bring Tenerife South Airport to a standstill over the bank holiday weekend has been officially called off. Following successful last-minute […]

Updated 28/3/2026 Passengers scheduled to travel through Tenerife South Airport (TFS) during the upcoming Easter period should be aware of planned industrial action involving ground handling personnel. While strikes can naturally cause concern for holidaymakers, understanding the schedule and the measures in place will help ensure your transit through the airport remains as seamless as […]

If you’ve recently touched down at Tenerife South Airport (TFS), you might have noticed more than just the warm breeze and the towering silhouette of Mount Teide. Behind the scenes, the airport is undergoing a quiet, high-tech transformation. While Tenerife South has held a Level 1 Airport Carbon Accreditation since 2021, the conversation around its […]

Tenerife South Airport has closed 2025 with its highest passenger numbers on record. Below, we take a closer look at these figures and how passenger traffic has developed over the past ten years, in order to put the latest results into context. Canary Islands Airports: Strong Overall Performance According to Aena, Canary Islands airports welcomed […]

Eleven Flights Diverted Due to Severe Weather On Wednesday, Storm Claudia caused significant disruption to air traffic across the Canary Islands on Wednesday, the 12th of November 2025. Eleven flights were diverted, including several to and from Gran Canaria and La Palma. Some aircraft were rerouted to other airports, among them Tenerife South, Fuerteventura, and […]

Tenerife South Luggage Theft Ring Dismantled: What Happened and How to Keep Your Belongings Safe Major Theft Ring Uncovered at Tenerife South Airport A major police investigation into thefts from passengers’ checked luggage at Tenerife South Airport has led to the arrest and investigation of 95 people, including airline and baggage-handling staff. The Guardia Civil […]

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 […]