08/06/2026
‼️🌻 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.
Find out how to get the Hidden Disabilities Badge. Discover how to download it on the Aena website!
