Aena slows growth: 156.2 million passengers through June
Aena closed the first half of 2026 with 156.2 million passengers, up 3.7% compared to the same period in 2025. The operator acknowledges, according to Hosteltur, that this is "lower growth" than last year's 4.5%.
Aircraft movements: 1.33 million, up 4%. Cargo: 664,355 tonnes, up 4.2%. June figures are not broken out, but the half-year trend sets the tone.
My take: Aena admitting moderation is not alarming, it's realism. We've had months of double-digit growth at some hubs, and the market is starting to settle. Is the post-pandemic travel boom maturing? Probably. Opportunity? For those who read it right: time to optimise margins, not just add traffic. Airport and airline revenue management just got more interesting.
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