Overview
- Island destinations such as the Canary Islands sold out within minutes as agencies across Spain reported long lines and heavy early‑morning turnouts.
- The scale mismatch is stark with 4.3 million accredited users competing for 879,213 places, with the largest share concentrated in the peninsular coast lot and Catalunya as the main volume hub.
- Agents report an unstable virtual queuing platform that crashes or ejects users, while low commissions make sales barely viable and have prompted some agencies to walk away from the program.
- The season opened with staggered priority days for higher‑scoring applicants under Imserso’s points system, leaving later bookers—such as many in Galicia—facing scarce non‑transport options.
- New rules are in force, including pet travel for animals up to 10 kg, 7,447 flat‑fare trips at €50 for very low pensions, seasonal pricing and a €100 supplement for additional same‑season trips, alongside the program’s estimated €372 million direct economic impact.