Palma de Mallorca Airport is undergoing the most comprehensive modernisation phase in its history. As the major €560 million project launched in October 2022 nears completion, the Spanish government has already given the green light for the next investment package: a further €621 million will be funnelled into the island’s gateway from 2027 onwards. The […]
Travel plans for a large number of passengers at Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) have been thrown into disarray following major technical failures within the UK’s National Air Traffic Services (NATS) network. The ongoing issues have led to widespread flight restrictions across British airspace, creating severe knock-on effects for routes connecting Mallorca with the UK […]
A significant shift in the weather is expected across Mallorca tomorrow, Wednesday 9 September 2026. Following a period of extreme heat, a cold front is set to reach the Balearic island. Spain’s meteorological agency, AEMET, has issued an orange weather warning for the entire island. Travellers and holidaymakers should prepare for potential severe weather and […]
Important EES update for non-EU passengers at Palma Airport: Optional biometric suspensions end on 6 September 2026. Discover how the airport operator and border police are preparing to keep queues moving smoothly.
If you are set to fly through Palma de Mallorca Airport today or tomorrow, you may face unexpected travel disruptions. A sudden and severe shift in the local weather pattern across the Balearic Islands has prompted official weather warnings, directly affecting air traffic across the region. Here is everything you need to know about the […]
If you are flying into or out of Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) today, you may need to pack an extra dose of patience alongside your passport. Air traffic control authorities have warned of severe weather conditions impacting flights across the region, creating a double-whammy of disruption on what is already one of the busiest […]
Industrial Dispute Resolved at Mallorca’s Main Gateway Travel plans for thousands of passengers passing through Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) have received a major boost following a breakthrough in negotiations between ground handling provider Swissport and trade union CCOO. The resolution comes after airport operations experienced four days of partial strike action in late July […]
This August brings a rare celestial spectacle to Mallorca. On Wednesday, 12 August 2026, the island will lie directly in the path of a total solar eclipse, drawing enthusiasts and holidaymakers from across the globe. If you are flying in or out of Palma Airport on the day of the event, or during the surrounding […]
A Sudden Shift in Summer Weather After a prolonged period of sweltering heat, the Balearic Islands are experiencing a noticeable cooling trend this Sunday. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has forecast an unsettled day, driven by a cooler air mass and breezes moving in from the north and north-east. While some parts of the archipelago […]
For nearly everyone visiting Mallorca, an aeroplane is the gateway to the island, carrying millions of holidaymakers to and from Palma every year. As you sit at your gate watching jets take off against the Mallorcan mountains, your mind might occasionally drift to recent news headlines about mid-flight window breakages and cabin depressurisation. Seeing reports […]
