Resident flight discount: clarification for family members of Spanish citizens
1. Key points
Who: non-EU family members of Spanish citizens with temporary residence on family-roots grounds
What: access to resident air-fare discounts on the same terms as family members of EU citizens
Documents: the status can be proven even if the residence card lacks the wording 'family member of an EU citizen'
How: the Immigration Office resolution or other valid documentation is sufficient
Info: municipal services provide details on the required paperwork
2. The news in detail
Puerto del Rosario Town Hall is informing residents about the recent clarification issued by the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility regarding access to air-travel subsidies for residents of non-peninsular territories, including the Canary Islands. The note clarifies that nationals of third countries who are family members of Spanish citizens and hold a temporary residence authorisation on family-roots grounds may receive the discounts on the same terms as family members of EU citizens.
It also specifies that, even if the residence cards issued under this category do not expressly carry the wording 'family member of an EU citizen', this status may be proven by any legally admissible means, such as the Immigration Office resolution.
3. Voices and statements
Puerto del Rosario Town Hall points out that the purpose of this clarification is to guarantee access to the rights recognised for Canary Islands residents and to simplify the administrative steps needed to obtain the certificates required to benefit from the transport subsidies.
4. Context and background
Those affected can contact the relevant municipal services for further information on the documentation required in each case.
5. What it means for Fuerteventura
The 75% resident discount is decisive for those living in Fuerteventura who travel frequently to the mainland or other islands. Clarifying who is entitled avoids unnecessary trouble and cost for many families. More useful information in the Fuerteventura news.
