A BUDGET airline is scrapping its flights from a UK airport.
Vueling first launched flights from Cardiff Airport back in 2012.
It planned to operate seasonal flights to the Spanish city of Alicante this winter.
However, Vueling has now withdrawn it from its winter 2026–27 flights from Cardiff – just four months after first placing flights on sale.
The airline had scheduled a three-weekly service to Alicante over the Christmas and New Year period.
The last flight of the year from Cardiff Airport to Alicante is on October 24.
It’s flights to Malaga will end on October 18, which was already planned.
Neither the airline nor Cardiff Airport has confirmed if the flights will be returning for the summer season.
A Vueling spokesperson said: “At Vueling, we are constantly analysing our network and flight schedule to offer our passengers the best connectivity options and adapt our offer to the connectivity needs of each route.
“In this regard, our route between Alicante and Cardiff will not operate during the 2026 winter season. In any case, we continuously evaluate any opportunities that may arise in the future.”
Passengers have taken to social media who have been affected.
One said: “They always seem to cancel lots of winter flights out of Cardiff due to low sales. They release them late then wonder why they don’t sell. Shame as Vueling provide a great service.”
Another said: “We usually fly with them in February and the flights are pretty full so I am surprised.”
A spokesperson for Cardiff Airport said they were “disappointed” that the service had been withdrawn.
They added: “Alicante remains a popular destination from Cardiff, with TUI and Ryanair continuing to offer direct flights this winter.
“We remain focused on working with our airline partners to grow our route network and give customers across Wales greater choice from Cardiff.
“We would encourage any customers affected by Vueling’s decision to contact the airline directly regarding their booking and to explore the alternative travel options available from Cardiff.”