30 Aug, 2022 @ 13:30
1 min read

Drones buzzing over Madrid’s airport cause delays and flight diversions

Madrid airport
Image Flickr

FLIGHTS were delayed or diverted at Madrid’s Adolfo Suarez Barajas Airport on Monday after drones were detected flying in the airspace.

State-owned airport operator, AENA, confirmed the disturbance on August 29 and blamed it on the presence of drones in the area.

Seven flights scheduled to land in Madrid were diverted to other Spanish airports, according to AENA.

Guardia Civil have launched an investigation to track down those responsible for piloting the drones. 

“Due to the presence of drones at the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, diversions and delays are taking place. Guardia Civil, Enaire and Aena work together to restore operations” claimed AENA on Twitter.

As well as disruptions caused by the drones, Madrid’s airport was affected by Ryanair, EasyJet and Iberia Express strikes.

The trade Union USO has warned that during the next ten days – 90 flights are going to be affected.

READ MORE:

Jorge Hinojosa

Jorge Hinojosa Mena was born and bred in Madrid before moving to the UK to study. After an undergraduate degree in Manchester, he completed an MA in International Journalism at City. He has worked in radio and for Spain’s Efe news agency before joining the Olive Press in March 2022. Contact: Jorge@theolivepress.es

Leave a Reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

4 bedroom Villa for sale in Algorfa with pool - € 425
Previous Story

4 bedroom Villa for sale in Algorfa with pool – € 425,000

Independent report declares child sexual abuse a 'serious problem' within Spain's Catholic church after calculating at least 2,056 victims
Next Story

Dozens of Jesuit priests accused of child sex abuse in Spain over many decades

Latest from Crime & Law

Go toTop

More From The Olive Press