As well as Ryanair, Vueling and Iberia flights were also cancelled
Ryanair, Vueling, Iberia and British Airways passengers were all impacted(Image: NGCHIYUI via Getty Images)
A major Spanish airport has reopened after being closed for several weeks. The ECHO previously reported how British holidaymakers were urged to check their travel plans as Santiago de Compostela Airport in north-west Spain closed for several weeks.
During this time, from Thursday, April 23 until this week, no take-offs or landings were permitted. The shutdown formed part of a €31 million upgrade programme announced by Spanish airport operator AENA, which included major resurfacing works on the airport’s main runway.
While the improvements were intended to boost safety and efficiency, they required a full closure lasting just over five weeks.
The disruption was expected to affect thousands of UK passengers, with airlines including Ryanair, Vueling and Iberia operating services to the airport.
Thankfully, the airport has reopened this week as planned.
An easyJet plane at Gatwick Airport(Image: PA)
Routes typically connect the region with major Spanish hubs such as Barcelona and Madrid, alongside UK flights. On average, around 30 UK-bound flights land at Santiago de Compostela each week.
With aircraft carrying roughly 180 passengers, as many as 4,500 British holidaymakers could be impacted during the closure period.
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