12/06/2026
‼️🌻 IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR PASSENGERS WITH HIDDEN DISABILITIES TRAVELLING TO SPAIN 🇪🇸✈️
🚨 Assisted Travel Update – Please Read & Share 🚨
If you’re travelling through certain Spanish airports, there has been an important change regarding the Sunflower Lanyard 🌻
🟡 The UK Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard is no longer recognised for access to Aena’s dedicated assistance security lanes.
Instead, passengers with hidden disabilities can apply for Aena’s Invisible Disability Badge ♿💙
✨ What does the badge provide?
✅ Access to dedicated security lanes (where available)
✅ Assisted passage through general security
✅ Easier identification for airport staff
✅ Only ONE badge needed per family or travel group 👨👩👧👦
⚠️ Please note:
❌ It is NOT Fast Track
❌ It does NOT exempt you from security screening
📅 It is valid for ONE journey on the day of travel
📍 Available at selected Aena airports including:
✈️ Alicante
✈️ Barcelona
✈️ Fuerteventura
✈️ Gran Canaria
✈️ Ibiza
✈️ Lanzarote
✈️ Málaga
✈️ Menorca
✈️ Palma de Mallorca
✈️ Reus
✈️ Tenerife South
📝 HOW TO APPLY:
1️⃣ Complete the online application form at least 48 hours before travel
2️⃣ Accept the terms and enter passenger & flight details
3️⃣ Submit your application
4️⃣ Receive your badge by email 📧
5️⃣ Print it 🖨️ or save it to your phone 📱 and show it at the airport
🔗 Apply here:
https://www.aena.es/en/passengers/travellers/passengers-with-special-needs/invisible-disabilities/invisible-disabilities-badge.html
💙 Please share with anyone travelling to Spain who may benefit from this information.
