Unravelling the causes of continued disruptions Several airlines have identified staff shortages at European Air Traffic Control Centres as the root cause of the ongoing issues. Airlines for Europe (A4E), which represents major carriers such as Ryanair, Lufthansa, IAG, and Air France-KLM, highlighted the severity of the situation. In a statement, A4E reported, “This summer, […]

During the course of Friday, the IT systems were restored, with check-in systems functioning normally again. However, the disruption from Friday’s chaos has significantly impacted flight schedules, leaving many aircraft out of position. This continues to result in flight delays and some cancellations. The airport operator Aena issued the following press release on Friday evening: […]

A significant issue with computer systems is currently causing widespread disruption at all Spanish airports, including Palma de Mallorca. The airport operator Aena issued the following statement: “All airports in the network in Spain are operational and flights are being operated in cooperation with the airlines. Airports and airlines around the world are affected by […]

Airport Operations Temporarily Grounded On Tuesday, the 11th of June 2024, Palma Airport was severely affected by heavy rainfall. The airport operator AENA temporarily suspended operations for about 2 hours during the worst period “due to the impossibility of operating safely”. Record Rainfall While some places of the island remained unaffected, the deluge was concentrated […]

What Travellers Need to Know The UK, Spain and other countries have been exploring the use of advanced scanning equipment at airport security. These can provide detailed images of the contents of bags without the need to remove items. So, what is the current situation? Is it still necessary to take liquids and electronics out […]

How Likely Are You to Experience Severe Turbulence on Your Flight to Mallorca? We’ve probably all felt turbulence on a flight before. Usually, it’s nothing more than a few bumps and shakes that don’t last long. However, the incident on Singapore Airlines Flight 321 on the 21st of May 2024 has understandably raised concerns. The […]

Why is the access to Cap de Formentor restricted? Cap de Formentor is one of the most famous and popular tourist attractions in Mallorca. Due to its beautiful and spectacular views, a trip to the island’s northernmost point is a must for many holidaymakers. This leads to a dramatic increase in traffic during the summer […]

An experience not to be missed The majestic Palma Cathedral, also known as La Seu, with its imposing façade and soaring spires, is renowned for its architectural grandeur and rich history. It is one of Palma’s most famous tourist attractions – easily spotted from afar, stunning to look at from the outside and even more […]

Usually, this is a question that can be answered with a simple “yes” or “no”.  Not so in this case. What’s the current situation? Over the last few days, passengers at Palma Airport have on several occasions been experiencing long delays when going through security control and some have not been able to reach the […]

The picturesque streets of Mallorca have long been adorned with the iconic horse-drawn carriages. However, the continued use of these charming yet controversial transportation methods has sparked heated debates, with animal welfare activists condemning the practice. Now, the council of Muro is taking the lead in exploring alternatives, with plans to introduce electrically operated Tuk-Tuks […]