Canary and Balearic Island residents to benefit from 75% subsidy on air and sea fares as of Thursday

On all flights between the islands of the two archipelagos, the subsidy will rise from 50% to 75% of the air fare in order to facilitate access to air travel by their residents.

The subsidy on travel by sea will also increase, from 25% to 50%. This subsidy, in combination with the additional 25% subsidised by the Balearic and Canary Island governments, means that passengers can now benefit from a 75% discount off the price of their sea tickets, which matches the air transport discount.

Over the last few weeks, the Ministry of Public Works has held a series of working meetings with the airlines, shipping companies and ticket booking systems to make the implementation of this measure possible from the first day the law comes into effect.