Plane takes off for Mallorca leaving its passengers behind
Holidaymakers were waiting on Mallorca for their return flight and the Airbus still had other flights to complete.
Palma airport gradually returning to normality after days of flight disruption
“This is the latest example of terrible Air Traffic Control performance this summer."
Flight to Palma stuck in Seville for at least 12 hours
The flight, operated by Ryanair subsidiary Lauda Europe, was due to have taken off at 9.35am on Sunday.
Jet2 issues immediate warning of storm delays in Mallorca
“We are currently experiencing some Air Traffic Control slot delays on flights that are due to arrive, depart or fly across the Eastern Mediterranean and the Balearic Islands."
Balearics Ryanair flight nightmare
Guardia Civil were called when one of the passengers got involved in a confrontation with the crew.

Palma airport is hoping to get operations back to normal as soon as possible.
Palma airport is hoping to get operations back to normal as soon as possible.
Bird strike causes flight delays in Mallorca
Every year approximately 21,000 bird strikes are reported meaning 50-60 occur every day.
Watch passenger being arrested for the bomb threat at Ibiza Airport, Ryanair has apologises for “any inconvenience”
Italian passenger was arrested for the hoax.

Just Stop Oil spray paints planes at Stansted
A protester sits in front of an aircraft as members of the Just Stop Oil spray paints planes at the Stansted airport, Britain June 20, 2024. JUST STOP OIL/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE.
Mallorca airport flooding and flight chaos blamed on construction work
Travellers ran for cover from the rain which came pouring through the roof.

The fall out from Tuesday's chaos at Palma airport is still being felt today.
The fall out from Tuesday's chaos at Palma airport is still being felt today.
Flight delays continue at Palma airport after freak storm
Airport authority says that any delays today will be minimal.
Surge in demand for private jet charters to Mallorca
Increased passenger numbers, lack of aircraft, sporting events, staff shortages and strikes will cause problems this summer.
Sexual assault on flight to the Balearics forces plane to divert
As the plane was leaving Britain, the crew was alerted to a passenger in need of medical attention.

Son Sant Joan airport in Palma
Son Sant Joan airport in Palma.

Chaos at Palma airport this morning.
Chaos at Palma airport this morning.
Mallorca Easter airport nightmare continues
Work-to-rule is expected to last until March 31.

Easter nightmare at Palma airport.
Easter nightmare at Palma airport.
British tour operators warn of more Easter holiday chaos in Mallorca
On Friday one passenger reported scuffles at Palma airport.
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The Trauma of Travel
Travelling abroad used to be such a fun, truly exciting experience...
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