Understanding Europe’s New Digital Travel Systems Many travellers are feeling understandably confused about recent and upcoming changes to European travel rules. Two new systems, EES and ETIAS, are at the heart of these changes, and while they are often mentioned together, they serve very different purposes. This article explains what each system does, who is […]
Workers and regional government exchange positions amid talks to avert stoppages Rail services in Mallorca could face partial disruptions in the coming days after workers at Serveis Ferroviaris de Mallorca (SFM) voted to begin industrial action over what they describe as ongoing safety shortcomings across the island’s railway network. The dispute has prompted a public […]
Passenger Traffic Continues to Rise, but Growth Slows Palma de Mallorca Airport closed 2025 with a total of 33,806,427 passengers, confirming another year of growth for the Balearic Islands’ main aviation hub. According to figures released by airport operator Aena, this represents a 1.5% increase compared with 2024. While passenger numbers continued to rise, the […]
An Essential Service for Many Travellers The assistance service for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM) is one of the most important facilities at an international airport such as Palma de Mallorca. Every day, elderly travellers, passengers with disabilities or those with temporary mobility limitations rely on support when boarding and disembarking aircraft, collecting luggage or […]
Passengers travelling through Palma de Mallorca Airport should be aware that the building works as part of Aena’s long-term modernisation programme are far from over. While some sections of the terminal are now fully operational, the right-hand side of the check-in area was closed for construction works on Tuesday, 16/12/2025 and will remain out of […]
Winter has arrived early in Mallorca, and with a burst of Arctic air sweeping across Spain, Aena has activated its Winter Plan at Palma de Mallorca Airport. We explain what’s happening behind the scenes and what the weather has in store. Aena’s Winter Plan: How Palma Airport Prepares for Ice and Snow Although Mallorca rarely […]
Palma de Mallorca Airport is approaching the last phase of an extensive redevelopment plan, the most ambitious upgrade it has seen in two decades. Recent updates from Aena outline how the €560 million investment is reshaping the airport’s infrastructure, layout and passenger facilities. With more than two-thirds of the construction already finished, 2026 is set […]
The Arrival of the EES at Palma Airport A New Way to Clear Border Control at PMI From the 19th of November 2025, Palma de Mallorca Airport is due to join the growing list of Spanish airports operating the EU Entry/Exit System (EES). This new, EU-wide border system replaces the manual passport stamping process for […]
Palma Airport to Pause Flights for 90 Minutes on Saturday Travellers flying via Palma de Mallorca Airport this Saturday, 8/11/2025, should be aware of a short disruption to air traffic. Aena has confirmed that all commercial flights will be paused between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. This is to accommodate a military air display celebrating […]
A Welcome Change for Winter Travellers Usually, as autumn draws to a close, Mallorca’s TIB airport bus services (Aerotib) stop running until spring. Travellers arriving at Palma de Mallorca Airport who wished to continue their journey to other parts of the island by public transport had no direct options. The only choice was to take […]
