Author Archives: Christine Muller

The majestic Palma Cathedral, colloquially known as La Seu, with its imposing sandstone façade and soaring spires, is one of the city’s most iconic treasures. While most visitors admire the “Cathedral of Light” from the marble floors of its nave, a truly transformative experience awaits those willing to look upward. Since 2016, what was once […]

If you have flown into Palma de Mallorca recently, you may have noticed the striking turquoise waters around the island as your aircraft descends. Yet while passengers enjoy this scenic approach to Palma de Mallorca Airport, many residents living beneath the flight paths are often severely affected by the noise generated by arriving aircraft. To […]

Stormy Conditions Grip Mallorca Mallorca has been experiencing a renewed period of unstable winter weather following the arrival of Storm Oriana, which moved across the western Mediterranean at the end of the week. The system brought very strong winds, heavy seas and outbreaks of rain and thunderstorms, prompting weather alerts across much of the island. […]

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 […]