Spanish budget airline Vueling has pulled all its winter services from Welsh Government owned Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) leaving hundreds who had booked flights to Spain over the winter having to seek alternative flights.
The move comes as a blow to the struggling Welsh Airport and will further hit passenger numbers which have failed to significantly increase since it was purchased by the then Welsh Labour government.
IAG owned Vueling said it had decided to remove the winter flights after a review of its operations, which it added are constantly reviewed.
In a statement they said: ”At Vueling, we are constantly analysing our network and flight schedule to offer our passengers the best connectivity options and adapt our offer to the connectivity needs of each route.
‘‘In this regard, our route between Alicante and Cardiff will not operate during the 2026 winter season. In any case, we continuously evaluate any opportunities that may arise in the future.”
Cardiff airport said it was “disappointed” by the decision adding that alternative winter flights to Alicante are available with Ryanair and Tui.
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