Holiday | Airport
Mallorca's hotels preparing for a weekend of strikes by airport handling workers
There will be strikes affecting two handling companies; they will start on Friday.
British mother claims she missed flight at Palma airport because there was no "final call"
"Refused boarding by the captain..."
EasyJet staff in Spain call off strike - relief for tourists heading to Mallorca!
The breakthrough follows three days of industrial action in late June, which forced the airline to cancel over 260 flights in Spain.
Palma airport in Mallorca one of the worst in Spain for flight disruptions
In Spain, Palma airport leads the national ranking with 407 cancelled flights and 18,845 delays
Mallorca airport reveals exciting new retail area as major renovations near completion
Among the new shops already welcoming visitors is the largest McDonald’s in Europe.
New European Union travel scheme will make 90 day rule easier to enforce at Palma airport for Britons
The director said that the equipment was already in place and they were just waiting for the green light from Brussels.
Ryanair tells Bulletin flights to Spain and Mallorca not being cancelled due to strike action
"Our statement still stands; Ryanair does not expect any disruption to our operation as a result of these third-party handling strikes in Spain.”
UK Mallorca holiday flights to Palma could be grounded: Potential shutdown at Bournemouth Airport
With workers in so many sections of the airport involved in the dispute any strikes would close the airport.
Mallorca airport crisis: Handling workers in Palma threaten to strike this August
‘If it’s not today, it will be tomorrow, the airport will stop.’
Ryanair facing Spain handling strike from 15 August, Mallorca in danger
The strike is called for the first three days (15, 16 and 17 August) and, from then on, for every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday until 31 December 2025.
Flash Mallorca protest at Palma airport on Wednesday: handling workers want better working conditions
If you are flying tomorrow, check with your airlines in case of delays or disruption at Palma airport.
Air France backs out of deal for Mallorca-based Air Europa, Spanish airline partly owned by leading British group
The Spanish airline is 20% owned by British Airways owner IAG.
Flights to and from Mallorca delayed after UK air traffic control glitch
The outage impacted several major airports including Heathrow — the UK’s largest and Europe’s busiest.
Spain airfare increase for 2026 slammed, Mallorca will be hit
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.
Spain suspends hand luggage fines against easyJet
The proposal in Spain to make large carry-on luggage free of charge would not only upset the competitive balance in the sector, but could also make tickets more expensive for millions of passengers.
Passengers flying to Mallorca suffer worst delays in Spain at Palma airport
London Gatwick continues to rank as the worst-performing UK airport.
Mallorca to demand role in managing Balearic airports in Palma
The Balearics wants central government to take into account the ‘floating population’ generated by tourism.
Britons heading for Mallorca could be denied entry into Spain under new EU entry rules
The application process for ETIAS is quick and straightforward, and you will be notified almost immediately of your application status (approved/denied).
Mallorca airport faces disruption as workers threaten to ‘Paralyse’ operations, warning of travel chaos for UK tourists
The union is demanding stable solutions to what they term as "workforce abuses".
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!
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- Mallorca's hotels preparing for a weekend of strikes by airport handling workers
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