The Circle of Entrepreneurs and Professionals of the South of Tenerife (CEST) has raised alarms regarding the congestion encountered around the Tenerife South Airport during this festive period.
This concern was expressed in a statement issued on Thursday, in which they called upon AENA to accept “responsibility” for implementing prompt measures to ensure adequate services in light of the increased passenger numbers.
The association characterised the handling of passenger mobility at “this inadequate airport” as “questionable,” stating that it “not only leads to issues on-site, tarnishing the image of the destination, but also impacts the movement across the entire region, particularly on its main route, the TF-1.”
CEST President, Javier Cabrera, highlighted that “there have been occasions when over 100 flights have landed, with each aircraft averaging 220 passengers, which means more than 22,000 individuals need to exit the airport. Additionally, there are arrivals who must leave the island, necessitating effective and efficient management for this large volume of people.”
Consequently, he emphasised that “airport services must be improved to meet the standards of our destination and the influx of international travellers, as any deficiencies spoil the tourist experience from the outset of their visit to the island.”
Furthermore, the CEST is calling for a reassessment of the charges for certain airport services, such as parking, to make them more accessible to the public.
They also urged AENA to implement some form of regulation regarding the catering options available, so that prices reflect the quality of the offerings. “The fees for items that fail to meet reasonable quality expectations are outrageously high,” he remarked.
Cabrera expressed gratitude to the Canary Islands Government for its support, particularly through the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure, Francisco González, “who not only advocates for the island’s airport and road requirements but has also relayed some of the primary concerns of the CEST to AENA.”
