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1 May July 2014 Issue 05 Aena Aeropuertos News Quarterly magazine for airlines, airports and tour-operators

2 Aena Aeropuertos News is the quarterly magazine of Aena Aeropuertos to serve as a link between airlines, tour-operators and airports to keep you updated with the latest news regarding Spanish airports operations and the new opportunities within our network. The Airline Customer Relations and Airport Marketing Team have a constant dialogue with airlines and tour-operators to provide them with the best solutions that fit their needs, coordinating it with the rest of the airports and areas within Aena Aeropuertos. You can use our mailbox [email protected] to contact us if your company needs information, or has any questions related to the operation in our airports so we can forward it to the right person within Aena Aeropuertos who can come back to you with the best answer. Emirates A380 at Barcelona-El Prat Airport The magazine is divided into 5 sections: Quick news: What s happening now in our Airports. It includes a list of new routes opened in our airports during the three months previous to the delivery of the magazine. Statistics: This lets you know the evolution of airlines, markets and the number of passengers in our airports. Market analysis: We offer you an analysis of one short-haul route and one long-haul route to help you to make a decision if your airline is considering a new route to a Spanish airport. Calendar: It shows the public holidays in Spain. Very useful information to have! Learn more about a typical Spanish celebrations. Discover Spanish Airports: A short presentation of one of our airports and the surrounding area, discover what this destination can offer to you. Enjoy the reading!

3 Latest News on Spanish airports Madrid-Barajas Airport changes its name Barcelona-El Prat Airport, best airport in Southern Europe The official name of the airport changed to Adolfo Suárez, Madrid- Barajas on March 24 th 2014 to honor the memory, effort and the historic role of the first president of the Spanish Democracy. Adolfo Suarez played a key role in the history of Spain. His moral and statesmanship was the key to the success of the Spanish Transition and the Democracy. His job was essential to complete one of the greatest achievements of Spain as a country: the Spanish Constitution of The Minister of Public Works announces that the airport charges will be frozen in 2015 and the current incentive scheme will be extended Gloria Rodríguez, Barcelona-El Prat Airport s Head of Cabinet Aena Aeropuertos launches the new official app for mobile devices with real-time flight information Additionally the app offers information about the Spanish Airports: services, terminal maps, Parking and VIP Lounge reservation, shops and restaurants. The app is available for ios and Android, and can be downloaded for free from here. Barcelona-El Prat airport received the award of best airport in Southern Europe presented by Skytrax in the framework of the World Airport Awards 2014 on March 26 th The airport also received this award in 2011 and Aena Aeropuertos official app The proposal means that fees will have a cero increase instead of the expected maximum increase of 4.5%. This measure, that will be in force from March 2015, is possible thanks to the cost reduction plan performed by Aena and the increase in traffic in the Spanish airport network. Aena Aeropuertos will attend the 134 th IATA slots conference that will be held in Abu Dhabi from 10 to 12 June Our Airline Customer Relations and Airport Marketing Team along with the Airport Slots Coordination Team will attend the meeting, we hope to see you in the stand 35! 3

4 New routes January 2014 From To Airline Alicante-Elche Oran Vueling Seville Almería Air Europe Tenerife South Geneva EasyJet February 2014 From To Airline A.S. Madrid-Barajas Almería Air Europa Alicante-Elche Brussels Ryanair Barcelona-El Prat Dakar Vueling Barcelona-El Prat Brussels Ryanair Barcelona-El Prat Jerez Vueling Bilbao Ibiza Air Europa Gran Canaria Berlin-Schönefeld Norwegian Málaga-Costa del Sol Warsaw Norwegian Málaga-Costa del Sol Palma de Majorca Air Europa Málaga-Costa del Sol Brussels Ryanair Palma de Majorca Brussels Ryanair Tenerife South Berlin-Schönefeld Nowegian Valencia Brussels Ryanair March 2014 From To Airline A.S. Madrid Barajas Vienna Niki A.S. Madrid Barajas Dusseldorf Germanwings A.S. Madrid Barajas Istambul Sabiha Gökçen Pegasus Airlines A.S. Madrid Barajas Dusseldorf Air Berlin A.S. Madrid Barajas Frankfurt Air Europa Barcelona-El Prat Dusseldorf Germanwings Barcelona-El Prat Manchester Ryanair Barcelona-El Prat Rome-Fiumicino Ryanair Barcelona-El Prat Paris CDG Vueling Bilbao Dusseldorf Germanwings Gran Canaria Manchester Ryanair Gran Canaria Malabo Ceiba Lanzarote Nantes Smart Wings Málaga-Costa del Sol Shannon Aer Lingus Málaga-Costa del Sol London Heathrow British Airways Palma de Majorca Dusseldorf Germanwings Palma de Majorca Hamburg EasyJet Tenerife North Dakar Binter Valencia Frankfurt Lufthansa 4

5 New routes April 2014 From To Airline A.S. Madrid Barajas Santander Iberia A.S. Madrid Barajas Catania Ryanair A.S. Madrid Barajas Dusseldorf Air Berlin A.S. Madrid Barajas Stockholm Iberia Alicante-Elche Rome-Fiumicino Vueling Alicante-Elche Warsaw-Modlin Ryanair Alicante-Elche Birmingham Flybe Alicante-Elche Menorca Vueling Almeria Dublin Ryanair Asturias Málaga-Costa del Sol Vueling Asturias Palma de Majorca Volotea Asturias Seville Vueling Barcelona-El Prat Berlin-Schönefeld Norwegian Barcelona-El Prat Hamburg Norwegian Barcelona-El Prat Oslo-Sandefjord Norwegian Barcelona-El Prat Warsaw Norwegian Barcelona-El Prat Leipzig Vueling Barcelona-El Prat Oporto Vueling Barcelona-El Prat Budapest Vueling Barcelona-El Prat S.Petersbourg Utair Aviation Barcelona-El Prat Warsaw Vueling Barcelona-El Prat S.Petersbourg Ural Airlines Fuerteventura Glasgow Jet2 Fuerteventura Leeds Jet2 Fuerteventura Manchester Jet2 Fuerteventura Manchester Ryanair Fuerteventura Shannon Ryanair From To Airline Girona-Costa Brava Leeds Ryanair Ibiza Dusseldorf Germanwings Lanzarote Lyon Europe Airpost Lanzarote Paris CDG Europe Airpost Málaga-Costa del Sol Belfast Jet2 Málaga-Costa del Sol Palma de Majorca Vueling Málaga-Costa del Sol Paris CDG Jetairfly Málaga-Costa del Sol Lyon Vueling Málaga-Costa del Sol Nantes Europe Airpost Murcia-San Javier Eindhoven Ryanair Palma de Majorca Seville Vueling Palma de Majorca Bourdoux Volotea Palma de Majorca Hamburg Germania Palma de Majorca Lille Thomas Cook Belgium Palma de Majorca Milano MXP Mistral Air Palma de Majorca Nantes Europe Airpost Palma de Majorca Paris CDG Europe Airpost Palma de Majorca Amsterdam Corendon Dutch Airlines Palma de Majorca Basel-Mulhouse Swiss Palma de Majorca Marseille Vueling Palma de Majorca Munster Germania Palma de MaJorca Warsaw-Modlin Ryanair Seville Brussels Brussels Airlines Seville Lyon Vueling Seville Nantes Vueling Tenerife South Hamburg Germania Tenerife South Toulouse Air France 5

6 Spanish Airports Traffic Traffic by Airport Airport Q Change Change. % Passengers Q Q Q Q A.S. Madrid-Barajas ,6% 02 Barcelona-El Prat ,0% 03 Gran Canaria ,3% 04 Tenerife South ,1% 05 Malaga-Costa del Sol ,6% 06 Palma de Mallorca ,6% 07 Alicante-Elche ,7% 08 Lanzarote ,5% 09 Fuerteventura ,7% 10 Valencia ,9% 11 Tenerife North ,8% 12 Bilbao ,3% 13 Sevilla ,6% 14 Santiago ,7% 15 Ibiza ,7% 16 A Coruña ,4% 17 Asturias ,0% 18 La Palma ,4% 19 Girona ,9% 20 Menorca ,9% 21 Vigo ,6% 22 FGL Granada-Jaen ,1% 23 Santander ,9% 24 Jerez de la Frontera ,8% 25 Almeria ,3% Airport Q Change Change. % Q Q Passengers Q Q Murcia-San Javier ,3% 27 Zaragoza ,6% 28 Melilla ,5% 29 San Sebastian ,5% 30 Valladolid ,1% 31 El Hierro ,6% 32 Pamplona ,3% 33 Reus ,5% 34 Badajoz ,5% 35 La Gomera ,5% 36 Leon ,9% 37 Salamanca ,1% 38 Logroño ,2% 39 Burgos ,6% 40 Cordoba ,4% 41 Vitoria ,4% 42 Albacete ,6% 43 Madrid-Cuatro Vientos ,9% 44 Sabadell ,5% 45 Ceuta /Helipuerto ,1% 46 Son Bonet ,9% 47 Huesca-Pirineos ,1% 48 Algeciras /Helipuerto Madrid- Torrejon Total ,8% 6

7 Spanish Airports Traffic Airlines Ranking Airline Q Q Passengers Passengers Market Share Change Q Q Change. % Q Q Vueling ,1% ,5% 02 Ryanair ,0% ,6% 03 Air Europa ,2% ,5% 04 Iberia ,2% ,1% 05 easyjet ,4% ,5% 06 Air Berlin ,4% ,7% 07 Air Nostrum ,0% ,8% 08 Iberia Express ,4% ,2% 09 Binter+ Naysa ,3% ,1% 10 Norwegian ,7% ,4% Total Top 10 Airlines Other Airlines Total Aena Aeropuertos ,7% ,2% ,3% ,2% % ,8% 7

8 Spanish Airports Traffic Market Ranking Market Q Q Passengers Passengers Market Share Change Q Q Change. % Q Q Spain ,1% ,3% 02 United Kingdom ,9% ,7% 03 Germany ,5% ,8% 04 France ,1% ,9% 05 Italy ,1% ,9% 06 Netherlands ,0% ,4% 07 Switzerland ,6% ,5% 08 Belgium ,5% ,1% 09 Sweden ,0% ,2% 10 Norway ,9% ,3% Total Top 10 Markets Other Markets Total Aena Aeropuertos ,8% ,2% ,2% ,8% % ,8% 8

9 Stuttgart and Sao Paulo Short-Haul route: Stuttgart General Overview Stuttgart is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. With approximately 600,000 inhabitants, Stuttgart is the sixth-largest city in Germany and the cradle of Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. Its airport, located in Leinfelden- Echterdingen, serves various legacy airlines and low cost airlines with direct flight connections between Stuttgart and major German and European cities. In 2013 Stuttgart connected with 13 Spanish cities*: Barcelona, Palma de Majorca, Ibiza, Menorca, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, Fuerteventura, Málaga, Bilbao, Jerez and Alicante. German market In 2013 there were 9.9 million German tourists in Spain, 5.8% more than in 2012, what makes German the second largest tourist nationality in Spain. Additionally, Spain is the number one tourist winter destination in the Mediterranean for German people: reservations for winter season increased in 2013 more than 20% compared to On the other hand, nearly 525,000 Spanish tourists visited Germany in the period January- October *more than 5,000 passengers Passenger Profile German market in Spain Nationality 14% Spanish Potential routes Madrid has no direct connection with Stuttgart, however during 2013 nearly 17,000 indirect passengers travelled between Madrid and Stuttgart. Also during 2013, nearly 7,000 indirect passengers travelled between Valencia and Stuttgart. Destinations Maximum Historic Passengers Traffic Indirect Passengers 1 Madrid 72,000 17,000 2 Valencia 25,000 7,000 Source: Other 12% 74% German 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0 Reason for travelling 11% Business 9% Visit family/ friends 77% Holidays Incentive Scheme Direct Traffic: Aena Aeropuertos Statistics 2013 (one way passengers). 3% Other The new routes could benefit from the incentive scheme with a discount in the passenger charge. Check this information in the Price Guide 2014 clicking here. The airport charges will be frozen in 2015, which means that no increases are forecasted until March In addition, the incentive scheme will be extended to Indirect Traffic: MIDT 2013 (one way regular passengers Hub traffic is not included). Residence Other 9% 15% Spain 76% Germany Marketing Support Checked bag 80% Yes 20% No Source: EMMA surveys Aena Aeropuertos offers Marketing Support actions for opening new routes that may include: Free advertisement spaces. Banner at the airport s website. Social media. Flyer with discounts on Parking, VIP Lounge... Information in the UNAV newsletter. esipa monitors. Opening flight ceremony with a water cannon salute. Press release. 9

10 Stuttgart and Sao Paulo Long-Haul route: Sao Paulo General overview Cosmopolitan and dynamic, the city of Sao Paulo is the economic and cultural hub of Brazil. This is undeniably reflected in its multiracial, creative, and entrepreneurial people. The city spreads over 1,530 square kilometers. It has a population of 11 million in the immediate area and an additional 9 million that live in the surrounding metropolitan areas. 894,5 593,9 Top 10 Latin American airports connected with Spain 556,1 538,9 483,6 448,6 367,3 287,1 286,0 268,3 The Sao Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) currently serves about 35 million passengers. Facts and figures Buenos Aires EZE Bogota Lima Sao Paulo GRU Mexico DF MEX Caracas Santiago de Chile Guayaquil Havana Cancun Source: Aena Aeropuertos Statistics 2013 Madrid region received in ,000 Brazilian tourists and Catalonia region 142, % of these tourists travelled with a package holiday and the average stay was of 10 days traffic to Sao Paulo Destinations Direct Passengers Indirect Passengers Madrid 239,883 13,973 Additionally to the 82% of passengers, whose travel reason is holidays, there is also a 9% of business passengers. In 2013 four airlines connected Sao Paulo with Madrid and only one with Barcelona. Source: Frontur Parque de la Independencia Barcelona 29,946 22,554 Source: Direct Traffic: Aena Aeropuertos Statistics 2013 (one way passengers). Indirect Traffic: MIDT 2013 (one way regular passengers Hub traffic is not included). 10

11 Public Holidays in Spain June 2014 July 2014 August 2014 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Day of La Rioja and Murcia Community 19 Corpus Christy in Castilla-La Mancha and 25 Day of Galicia Day of Santiago the Apostle in Cantabria 5 Day of La Palma 15 Assumption of Mary Madrid 24 Saint John in Cataluña Community National Holiday Local Holiday 11

12 Quick News Public Holidays in Spain Did you know? Bonfires of Saint John Throughout the year, locals carefully prepare the celebrations that completely transform the city s streets. The ninots, genuine satirical works of art, are placed at numerous sites all over the city. It is well worth taking a good look to appreciate these colourful and original structures, as on the night of San Juan, they will be burnt and destroyed forever in a magical ritual. Make sure you get up close to these colossal monuments wrapped in flames. This is the only way to experience the unique mystery and atmosphere emanating from the bonfires, which are the supreme symbol of the whole celebration. Market Analysis The tradition of the bonfires originated in farming communities, in which people celebrated the coming of the summer solstice by lighting bonfires around which they danced. Statistics The bonfires of Saint John are celebrated each year in many cities and towns in Spain the 23rd June, which is the shortest night of the year. The bonfires are particularly popular in Alicante, Galicia, Valencia and Catalonia Community. For this reason the 24th June is the Cataluña Community day. firework castles, mascletàs (firework displays), music and giant bonfires. A huge popular celebration which reaches a spectacular peak on the night of 24th June with the cremà, when the purifying flames engulf hundreds of bonfires and tinge the sky with orange. The symbol of Alicante The bonfires of San Juan in Alicante are synonymous of fun. This is the best possible way to celebrate the coming of summer. Calendar The light, vitality and splendour that invade Alicante throughout the year can be experienced more intensely than ever during the bonfires of San Juan, a festivity that has been designated as being of International Tourist Interest. Over several days the city of Alicante is filled with large papier-mâché and wooden sculptures (known as ninots), [Source: web server of the Spanish Tourism Institute, TURESPAÑA, and Sociedad Estatal para la Gestión de la Innovación y las Tecnologías Turísticas, SEGITTUR, Picture source: Tourespain] 12 Discover Spanish Airports Bonfires of Saint John, Alicante

13 Quick News The Basque Country Bilbao, San Sebastian and Vitoria Statistics Its privileged geographic location in the south of Europe, in the green north of Spain, next to France and its small dimension, where everything is nearby, makes it a perfect tourist destination all year round. The Basque Coast covers 250 km of beaches, rivers, marshlands, cliffs and fishing villages, which reflect abrupt yet generous nature and a living and intensely blue sea. Eating and drinking in any corner of the Basque Country is a luxury that is affordable for all. Basque gastronomy, a signature cuisine with many expert chefs, offers an extraordinary and inimitable way of cooking and eating. Authentic and local products make cooking an art-form in the Basque Country.. Three airports serve The Basque Country Bilbao airport: It is located 12 kilometres from the Biscay capital, in the municipality of Loiu. It served 42 destinations in 2013 and handled 3,8 m pax. Market Analysis San Sebastian airport: It is located in the city of Hondarribia, 22 kilometres northeast of the city of San Sebastian, Its scheduled traffic is basically domestic, although there is also international flights. In 2013 it handled 244,952 pax. Vitoria airport: It is located eight kilometres from the city, in the district of Foronda. It handles an outstanding volume of cargo traffic. In 2013, it was the fourth largest Spanish airport, after Madrid-Barajas, Barcelona-El Prat and Zaragoza, in terms of cargo volume. Basque landscape Click the picture to watch the video Calendar San Sebastian Airport Vitoria Airport [Source: Basquetour] 13 Discover Spanish Airports Bilbao Airport

14 Quick News The Basque Country Bilbao: The Guggenheim and more It is a culturally rich and stimulating city that competes with leading European cities in terms of quality and modernity Timetable Summer 4:45-21:30 Winter 5:45-22:30 Runways 10/28 (2,000 x 45 m.) 12/30 (2,600 x 45m.) Terminal Capacity Pax/h Buildings in Bilbao display a variety of architectural styles, ranging from gothic to contemporary architecture. Events Semana Grande is Bilbao s main festival attracting over 100,000 people. The celebrations include the strongman games, free music performances, street entertainment and nightly firework displays. Museums include the famous Guggenheim Museum, the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum and the Alhóndiga a Cultural Center designed by Philippe Starck. Calendar Commercial Aviation Parking stands Bilbao s historical city centre called Casco Viejo is a very lively and dynamic mixture of heritage, stores and hospitality establishments. Opposite the Casco Viejo is to be found Bilbao La Vieja the city s oldest neighbourhood and the most intercultural part as well as the Gran Vía shopping area. Seventeen bridges span the banks of the estuary inside the city limits. Among the most interesting ones are the Zubizuri, designed by Santiago Calatrava, the Princess of Spain Bridge, also known as La Salve and the Michigan Avenue Bridge. Market Analysis Runway capacity Arrivals: 14 Departures: 14 Total: 22 Arrivals: 1,500 Sch 600 No Sch Departures: 1,570 Sch 500 No Sch Total: 21 Airbridges: 6 Types: 8 B-727, 2 B-757, 7 B-737, 3 B-767 and 1 B-747 Culture Statistics GENERAL AIRPORT FACTS Potential routes to Visit the anna.aero Route the airport Shop clicking here The Zubizuri bridge [Source: Basquetour] 14 Discover Spanish Airports The Alhóndiga Cultural Centre

15 The Basque Country San Sebastian: A beautiful city and bay It is a cosmopolitan city which enjoys the delightful pace of living alongside the sea GENERAL AIRPORT FACTS Timetable Runway Runway capacity Terminal Capacity Pax/h Commercial Aviation Parking stands Summer 05:30-19:30; Winter 06:30-20:30 (+30 min. PPR) 04/22 (1,754 x 45 m.) Arrivals: 3 Departures: 3 Total: 4 Arrivals: 350 Departures: 300 Total: 6 Types: 2 A-319 and 4 ATR-72 Culture San Sebastián shows a dynamic cultural scene, where grass-roots initiative based on different parts of the city and the concerted private and public synergy have paved the ground for a rich range of possibilities and events catering. The city has been selected as European Capital of Culture for with a basic motto, Waves of people s energy, summarizing a clear message: people and movements of citizens are the real driving force behind transformations and changes in the world. It is also known for the slightly sparkling wine Txakoli and for the bars sprang up all over the old part of the city, being the place in the world with more Michelin Stars per square meter. This turns San Sebastián in to a premium gastronomic destination. Events The Tamborrada is San Sebastian s most important festival and the entire city gathers together to start 24 hours of non-stop drumming. It also hosts the international film festival (Festival Internacional de Cine de San Sebastián), the International Music Festival/Course of San Sebastian, and the San Sebastian Jazz Festival. Potential routes to the airport Visit the anna.aero Route Shop clicking here San Sebastian bay - La Concha The Auditorium and Congress Hall - Kursaal [Source: Basquetour] 15

16 Quick News The Basque Country Vitoria: An unique medieval center It is a city with a rich heritage, well-laid out and friendly urban planning Runways 04/22 (3,500 x 45 m.) Runway capacity Arrivals: 10 Departures: 10 Total: 15 Terminal Capacity Pax/h Arrivals: 600 Departures: 420 Commercial Aviation Parking stands Total: 16 Airbridges: 24 Types: 2 B , 3 B , 4 B , 2 DH8C, 2 B and 3 SW4 Events Vitoria celebrates its Semana Grande La Blanca in August and as San Sebastian it also hosts two annual international music festivals: the International Music Festival/Course Vitoria-Gasteiz, and the VitoriaGasteiz Jazz Festival. Vitoria was also selected European Green Capital in 2012 for its commitment to sustainability. It s large selection of bars and restaurants, serving Calendar Summer 04:45-22:00 Winter 05:45-23:00 Vitoria has a lot to offer. It boasts the best preserved medieval center of all the Basque Cities and an important renaissance architecture. Many buildings there date back to the 1500 s and earlier. The almondshaped center is also partly surrounded by a wall from the 11th century along with several impressive watchtowers like the one in San Miguel Arcángel church. Market Analysis Timetable Culture Statistics GENERAL AIRPORT FACTS high quality food and the famous pintxos has made of Vitoria-Gasteiz the Spanish Gastronomy Capital Potential routes to Visit the anna.aero Route the airport Shop clicking here San Miguel Arcángel church [Source: Basquetour] 16 Discover Spanish Airports Vitoria old town

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