Holiday | Airport
Spain travel alert: Experts warn Britons must do this ONE thing to new passports before travelling
All new UK passports must be hand-signed before use.
Mallorca airport faces storm delays
Flights crossing Balearic and Barcelona airspace severely affected as adverse weather conditions cause widespread disruption to air traffic.
Mallorca travel alert: British tourists advised to arrive early as Palma Airport faces potential Friday shutdown
If airport authority Aena does not meet their demands, and time is running out, the union has warned in a statement that it will ‘raise the tone of the protest’ and take action aimed at ‘paralysing’ Palma’s Son Sant Joan airport.
New border checks for Britons heading for Spain and Mallorca in place for October half term: expect delays
Travellers from non-EU countries, including the United Kingdom, will be the primary group impacted by this change.
British holidaymakers hit by fresh passport control delays at Mallorca airport
The most affected area remains the Module A access point, specifically handling flights to the UK.
Unions confirm Mallorca protest to bring Palma airport to a standstill on Friday July 25 going ahead
The UGT union has complained that companies operating at Son Sant Joan do not respect labour rights by organising ‘inhumane’ work shifts that prevent work-life balance.
Mallorca calls for a solution for Britons stuck in long border control queues at Palma airport
Have you been stuck at Palma airport? Let us know.
Mallorca holiday costs rocket before Britons even take off for Palma
You still get 10 minutes for free at Palma airport for 'kiss and fly'.
Mallorca flights to Palma were most affected by French strike in Spain: Ryanair threat of grounding more connections
Ryanair has warned that it is considering cutting more flights from medium and small Spanish airports next winter and in 2026 if operator Aena does not lower its fees. but Aena is going to raise them!
British travellers reminded about what food they can take back to the UK after their holiday
The restrictions have been in place since April this year due to foot and mouth outbreaks on the continent and ABTA has been supporting DEFRA in its efforts to raise public awareness of the restrictions.
Ryanair apologises to passengers evacuated from Mallorca flight
"We sincerely apologise to passengers affected by the inconvenience caused."
Palma Airport workers complain of faecal water leaks
Workers link this episode to the airport construction work.
Injuries after fire on a Ryanair plane at Palma Airport
The incident occurred shortly after midnight.
Travel disruption
Mallorca flight nightmare: over 80 flights cancelled in the Balearics on second day of French strike
Up to 69 connections to Palma airport, the most affected of the Spanish airports, have been cancelled on Friday, with a dozen in Ibiza and six in Menorca.
British tourist fined for stealing perfume at Palma Airport
The fine was instead of a two-month sentence.
Mallorca holiday flights
French air traffic control strike sparks Balearic flight chaos, Mallorca hit hard
“Once again European families are held to ransom by French Air Traffic Controllers going on strike."
Spain probes a sixth budget airline over cabin luggage fees
Ryanair and Industry group ALA have said the fines are groundless as the practices are common in most of the European Union.
Britons reminded of 90-day travel rule ahead of summer holidays
If you overstay the 90-day visa-free limit, you may be banned from entering Schengen countries for up to 3 years.
Qatar royal jumbo jet fails to impress Palma air traffic controllers
Its size makes life difficult for controllers
Palma Airport roof collapse attributed to subcontractor worker's negligence
The worker in question "bypassed all procedures and without warning".
Concern over congestion at Balearic airports
In response to complaints from trade unions and consumer groups about conditions at Palma airport and the recent episode of debris falling from the arrivals terminal, the PP has urged the Ministry of Transport and airport authority Aena to take ‘urgent measures’ to ‘guarantee the health and safety of staff’.
'Pirate' minibus drivers get into a fight at Palma Airport
National Police officers took the two men's details.
17 flights cancelled in Mallorca on Friday morning due to easyJet strike
Flights to and from Gatwick and Leeds have been afected, among others.
Business confederation slams Palma Airport's "deplorable image"
"It is intolerable that this situation is occurring at the busiest time of year."
Palma Airport roof collapse - "A miracle" there wasn't a tragedy
Unions have been complaining about a lack of safety for weeks.
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