The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz due to the war in the Middle East worries the aviation sector. The possibility of running out of fuel is on the table for major European airlines in the face of a conflict that shows no signs of improvement. The Irish Ryanair, the first airline in Spain, and the German Lufthansa are beginning to consider cutting flights in the coming months. Not to mention, how sensitive they are to the rise in oil prices, one of their main costs, which accounts for 30% of their accounts and will end up affecting ticket prices.

In its battle with Aena, Ryanair will also reduce its service to Barcelona during the winter season, breaking with the growth forecasts of other airlines. The cuts at El Prat are a consequence of the elimination of flights to regional Spanish airports and the Canary Islands, which the Irish airline announced after learning of the situation. The airport manager's intention to raise fees by 2026.

US President Donald Trump's tariff threats have sent shockwaves through the stock markets in recent weeks. The warnings from the leader of the world's leading power and the global trade war he is beginning to unleash have only generated uncertainty.