Fuerteventura battles abusive airport parking fees

All political groups in the Cabildo have approved an institutional declaration demanding that airport parking be subsidized for residents.

75 % Discount on Airport Parking

The plenary session of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura has adopted a formal declaration urging Aena and the Spanish Government to grant a 75 % discount on parking fees at Fuerteventura Airport for Canary Island residents and to ensure fair rates for airport workers.

• The island’s ultra‑peripheral and insular nature makes mobility essential for daily life—healthcare, work, education, administrative matters, and family visits.
• High parking prices affect not only travelers and residents but also airport staff and auxiliary service companies that operate on the premises.
• The Cabildo calls for:
  • Implementation of the 75 % discount.
  • A review of the airport parking tariff policy to align it with the social and economic reality of the Canary Islands, preventing unjustified extra costs for citizens.
  • Institutional support from the Government of the Canary Islands to defend this demand before the central State.

“The island’s isolation should not translate into disproportionate expenses for its inhabitants,” the Cabildo’s declaration reads.

Maritime Connection (Cádiz – Puerto del Rosario)

In the same session, the Cabildo approved another declaration urging the State to expedite the tender for the public service obligation (OSP) of the Cádiz‑Puerto del Rosario maritime line.

• This route is vital for transporting passengers, vehicles, goods, and roll‑on/roll‑off cargo between Fuerteventura and the Spanish mainland.
• The current OSP is set to expire on 30 June, after a one‑year extraordinary extension granted by the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility.
• The Cabildo requests the Ministry of Transport to accelerate the tendering process for a new OSP, guaranteeing an essential service for an ultra‑peripheral island whose economy heavily depends on maritime connectivity.

“Ensuring a reliable maritime link is crucial for the island’s economic sustainability and the well‑being of its residents,” the declaration emphasizes.