The allure of the Costa del Sol appears insurmountable, drawing travellers in with an irresistible force. A staggering six million seats have been made available for the holiday haven, as airlines meticulously plan a substantial 23% surge in flights to Malaga Airport over the upcoming half-year compared to the corresponding stretch of time in the preceding year.
A comprehensive sum of 6,090,689 seats shall grace various airline carriers, facilitating the journey of explorers to the splendid Malaga province from the following month through to February of the ensuing year, as per the data furnished by Turismo Costa del Sol. This number signifies an impressive augmentation of 22.8% in seat capacity, when juxtaposed with the analogous period in the preceding year.
Notably, the existing peak season will extend its embrace until November, with airlines upholding their aerial capabilities beyond the threshold of 1.2 million seats during the months of September and October, aligning with the zenith of the summer months. Subsequently, the conclusion of October is poised to herald the commencement of the off-peak season. November and December shall witness an established itinerary of around 900,000 seats per month, succeeded by 834,000 seats in January and a little over 600,000 in February.
Dominating the distribution of seats are airlines hailing from the United Kingdom, closely pursued by those of Spanish origin. Insights from Turismo Costa del Sol elucidate that the British market shall commandeer a substantial 1.3 million seats, ferrying passengers to the Costa del Sol, in contrast to the projected 1.1 million seats designated for interconnections within Spanish airports. This is trailed by Germany, contributing 429,621 seats, and France, bestowing 367,013 seats. According to the data, Malaga shall establish aerial links with an average of 133 airports spanning the globe between September and February.
Hierarchy of Airlines
Prominent airline companies are fortifying their presence along the coast, with Ryanair spearheading the charge. The airline aspires to escort a staggering 1.8 million passengers to Malaga Airport by the culmination of next February, marking a remarkable 31.7% escalation in comparison to the corresponding period in the antecedent year. Vueling, steadfast in its position, secures the second rank with an allotment of 810,556 seats. Meanwhile, easyJet and Norwegian persist as the third and fourth preeminent carriers, bearing a substantial number of wayfarers to this picturesque province.