The locomotive of the Canary Islands economy is the south of Gran Canaria, although its leaders admit that decisions are made in the chaotic city of Las Palmas, incapable of completing a bus lane of just ten kilometers that has already cost 116 million euros. . The day that Tirajana has the capital of Gran Canaria and not Las Palmas, the nonsense goes away. The tourist capital of the islands has swept another month by boosting the island's air traffic while Las Palmas remains stuck in its decline with its shopping centers bankrupt or incapable of organizing Carnival festivities in 2025 copied to the south of the island.
Thus, the Gran Canaria Airport registered the highest number of passengers in July, with 1.208.141 passengers, .6% more than in July of last year. They are followed by Tenerife South Airport, with 1.079.569 passengers and an increase of 13,8% compared to 2023. Los Rodeos Airport 610.323 (+6%) while Fuerteventura, with 548.292 (+5,1%) .
In winter 2024, air traffic in the Canary Islands is expected to increase because the international cruise association Clia expects many fewer port calls in the Red Sea and Eastern Mediterranean this year than initially planned. The fact is linked to the problematic security situation in the region. The forecast for port calls was reduced by 72 percent in the summer, the association reported on request. Shipping companies canceled trips and changed routes. The association did not provide absolute figures.
The director of Clia for Germany, the cruise ship association in that country, Georg Ehrmann, told DPA that the safety of passengers and crew is the top priority for cruise companies. Companies paid attention to the geopolitical situation when planning their trips. According to Ehrmann, customers show understanding of safety measures.
The loss of port calls would have long-term economic consequences, Ehrmann said. Among other things, there are much fewer port calls in Egypt and Cyprus. TUI Cruises Hamburg did not provide any precise information when requested. Like its competitor Aida (Carnival) from Rostock, the joint venture of TUI and Royal Caribbean had adapted its routes with a stop in Israel following the Hamas attack.
