US Airlines Boost Spain's Record Tourism Surge

US airlines expand routes and ignite a record-breaking visitor influx to Madrid and Barcelona, accelerating Spain's tourism boom. The country hit 97 million international arrivals in 2025, up 3.5 percent, with spending soaring to 135 billion euros, a 7 percent jump. January 2026 sets a new high at 5.1 million visitors, up 1.2 percent, and spending exceeds 7.8 billion euros, rising 9.3 percent.