Category: Palma Airport News

Computer System Failure at Enaire Causes Widespread Delays at Palma Airport and Beyond

A partial failure in Enaire’s computer system responsible for flight plans has resulted in significant delays at Palma Airport and other major airports across the Balearic Islands, Catalonia, and Valencia this Friday, the 30th of June 2023. Enaire, the Spanish air navigation manager overseeing air traffic control, handles an extensive volume of approximately 2 million […]

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Ryanair Introduces Enhanced Alcohol Regulations on UK Flights to Palma de Mallorca

Restrictions on Duty-Free Alcohol Passengers travelling from the UK to popular destinations like Palma de Mallorca, Alicante, Barcelona, Ibiza, Malaga, and Tenerife South will no longer be permitted to bring alcohol purchased from duty-free shops into the aircraft cabin. Instead, duty-free alcohol must be securely packed in an appropriate bag and handed over to Ryanair […]

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“Air Defender 23”: How does the NATO Manoeuvre impact Mallorca Flights?

“Air Defender 23,” the largest manoeuvre since NATO’s establishment 74 years ago, commenced on Monday, the 12th of June, and is set to conclude on Friday, the 23rd of June. Months of meticulous planning have gone into this operation, involving complex logistics. The responsibility for executing the manoeuvre lies with the Air Force and the […]

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Mallorca’s Ensaïmada: The Spiralling Pastry in a Flaky Controversy

Ensaïmada v Ryanair The ensaïmada, a delightful spiral-shaped pastry hailing from the sunny shores of Mallorca, has found itself in the midst of a pastry-perfect storm. From its medieval origins to a tussle with Ryanair over baggage fees, this cherished delicacy has taken centre stage in recent weeks. Join us as we unravel the doughy […]

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Formentor Access Restrictions Summer 2023

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 […]

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Enjoy free Mallorca bus travel for a day

On Wednesday, the 1st of March is “Day of the Balearic Islands”, which is a public holiday in Mallorca. This is to commemorate the creation of the Balearic Islands’ autonomous status, which came into force on the 1st of March 1983. A wide variety of events and festivities is held every year, to mark the occasion. […]

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In Pictures – Arriving in Mallorca by Plane

Whether you are planning to go to Mallorca and want to get some first impressions or you have been to the island before and would like to refresh your memories, do take a look at our short video. Arriving in Mallorca by plane is quite magical, as you get to catch some exciting glimpses of […]

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Energy Conservation in Mallorca – Use of Air Conditioning Restricted

Following an agreement by EU countries to reduce gas consumption, the Spanish government has introduced a number of energy-saving measures in Spain and Mallorca. These took effect on Wednesday, the 10th of August 2022 and include rules around temperature regulation in public buildings. For the rest of the summer it is, therefore, no longer allowed […]

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Have the Mallorca entry rules changed again?!

Looking at some of the recent UK newspaper front pages, you could be forgiven for thinking that the entry rules to Spain and Mallorca for UK nationals have once more become stricter this summer. You might, therefore, be surprised to hear that this is not the case! So, what’s behind the catchy headlines? The changes […]

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Formentor Access Restrictions

Popular tourist destination 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 months, which exceeds the capacities of […]

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