Both institutions have expressed concern over the total closure of air traffic between May 5 and 27, 2027, a period considered crucial for the city. They have called for "technical and organizational alternatives to reduce the impact" and suggested "the possibility of adapting the schedule of actions to periods of lower impact".
“"The airport is a strategic infrastructure for Granada, and although we understand that these improvement works on the runway are very necessary to guarantee its safety and proper functioning, we cannot allow them to result in a total closure of the airport and, with it, a serious detriment to our economy without an adequate alternative plan."
Local authorities have emphasized that the interruption of airport activity for almost three weeks could have "direct consequences on key sectors such as hospitality, commerce, and academic and cultural activities." Therefore, they have urged for "real alternatives that allow maintaining the arrival of visitors and the mobility of Granada residents."
Among the proposals presented are the improvement and reinforcement of connections through other means of transport, especially an increase in train frequencies to key points like Madrid, to absorb the flow of travelers. Compensatory measures to mitigate the economic impact and priority consideration of repercussions in future actions have also been requested.
“"Tourism is one of Granada's main economic drivers, and a total interruption of airport activity for almost three weeks can have direct consequences on sectors such as hospitality, commerce, or academic and cultural activity."
