Ibiza airport: island council rejects expansion
Ibiza’s island council has voted against any increase in capacity at Ibiza Airport. The Consell d’Eivissa backed a Partido Popular motion on 25 September calling for the 2027-2031 airport regulation document, known as DORA III, to be reviewed. The document was put forward by Spain’s central government and airport operator Aena.
The Partido Popular says the airport needs money spent on its shortcomings, not facilities designed to bring in ever more passengers. It argues that investment should improve the service without adding pressure to the island.
Fixing the airport without making it bigger
The motion supports modernising the terminal and improving how it runs, while ruling out extra capacity. It highlights security and border checks, toilets, accessibility and areas for public transport and taxis.
It also calls for better working conditions and operations for airport businesses and staff. The proposal seeks investment to tackle wastewater-treatment shortcomings, secure adequate drinking-water supplies and examine a dedicated desalination plant.
A demand for a say over Ibiza’s future
The council wants the island government, the Balearic Government, the Consell de Formentera and affected town halls to have an effective role in decisions on the airport’s future.
It is also demanding that Aena give institutions and the public in the Pitiusas clear information and hear them before taking steps that could shape the islands’ territorial and tourism model.
Consell president Vicent Marí said he will seek a meeting with all Ibiza’s MPs and senators. His aim is a shared position to put to Aena and Spain’s government, regardless of political party.
Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com