Air travel
August record for passenger numbers at Palma airport
UK passenger numbers increased 3.7% in August and were up 3.4% for the January to August period.
Industrial action
Airport striking workers looking at legal measures
A solidarity fund is to be created to help workers and their families during the strike.
Crime
Expulsion from Majorca because of airport thefts
There was no particular pattern to the thefts.
Industrial action
So far so good
It is feared that long queues could start forming towards lunchtime as the volume of flights increases.
Industrial action
National Police reinforcements to prevent passport control queues
UK flights will be the most affected.
Industrial action
Concern at the impact of air travel strikes
There is some confidence that minimum service levels set by the national ministry of development will reduce the impact.
Letters to the Editor
Two readers write about cats in Can Picafort and Palma airport.
Tourism
Sharp drop in air traffic and passengers at Son San Joan airport
Decline in air and passenger traffic.
Police
Four Germans held at Palma airport for alleged gang rape
Two of the four allegedly raped the 18-year-old while the other two filmed the sexual assault on their mobile telephones. Medical reports confirm she was assaulted.
Transport
Union slams plan to close Palma airport at night
Idea has sparked concerns about jobs and revenue which will be lost due to airport operating restrictions.
Illegal taxis has caused incidents at Palma airport in the past.
Illegal taxis has caused incidents at Palma airport in the past.
Long delays in the air and on the ground in Mallorca this summer.
Long delays in the air and on the ground in Mallorca this summer.
Transport
Tension mounting at airport over surge in pirate cabbies
Transport ministry inspectors, being civil servants, finish work at 5pm, leaving the door open to pirate cabbies.
Police
Increased police controls at airports
A key task for the National Police is passport control.
Transport
Thomas Cook flight growth in Palma
There is a 17% increase in seats for Thomas Cook flights this summer.
Tourism
Airport expecting passenger numbers similar to July
Almost 350,000 passengers are expected to pass through Palma's Son Sant Joan Airport this weekend.
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