On Saturday morning, 26 October 2024, a severe storm caused chaos again at Palma de Mallorca Airport. There were extensive flight delays of two to three hours each, and in some cases even longer. Arriving flights were particularly affected; some flights were cancelled altogether. In addition to the unfavourable weather conditions in Mallorca, there were […]
The bus companies TIB and EMT in Mallorca are set to strike on Monday, 28 October 2024. Both Palma’s EMT city buses and the TIB network that serves the rest of the island will be affected. To mitigate disruption, the Balearic government has mandated minimum service levels, requiring 50 percent of EMT buses and 60 […]
Another Postponement for the Entry/Exit System (EES) The launch of the Entry/Exit System (EES), an automated system designed to log non-EU travellers entering and leaving the Schengen Area, has been delayed once more. Planned for 10th November 2024, the most recent go-live date was postponed following a meeting of EU interior ministers on 10th October […]
There are changes ahead for border control procedures at Palma Airport and other airports across Europe. In spite of numerous delays, the European Union is due to roll out the Entry/Exit System (EES) in the not-too-distant future. This new digital system for registering the entry and exit of non-EU nationals travelling to and from the […]
Discover Mallorca in Autumn: A Perfect Time to Explore As summer fades and the heat subsides, autumn in Mallorca offers the ideal opportunity to explore the island’s hidden landscapes and quaint villages. Making the most of the slightly cooler temperatures, many visitors choose to rent a car to easily access the more remote regions of […]
On Monday, the 23rd of September 2024, Palma Airport is experiencing another round of significant weather-related disruptions due to heavy thunderstorms. From 11:30 a.m., no aircraft were able to land for around 20 minutes, forcing seven flights to be diverted to Menorca, Ibiza, and Barcelona airports. Although the worst of the storm has passed the […]
On Sunday, 8th September, Palma Airport is once again facing flight delays, although rainfall is less severe compared to previous days. According to the Spanish air traffic control authority, Enaire, the delays are primarily due to flight diversions implemented for safety reasons, as storm activity continues to disrupt air traffic across neighbouring regions, including mainland […]
Palma Airport Faces Ongoing Flight Delays Due to Severe Weather Palma Airport is once again grappling with significant flight delays as a result of adverse weather conditions affecting the island of Mallorca. The island is currently under an orange alert due to intense rain and strong winds, which have severely impacted air travel. Aemet, the […]
Ongoing Weather-Related Flight Delays on 15th of August 2024 Following the disruptions on Wednesday, Palma Airport is again facing significant flight delays on Thursday, the 15th of August 2024. The current adverse weather conditions, which have emerged after a prolonged heatwave, are causing severe disruptions to normal flight operations. This abrupt change in weather, marked […]
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, […]
