Palma's councillor for mobility, Antonio Deudero, says that there is going to be "a solution" to the problem with cars waiting on the access road to the parking zone at Son Sant Joan Airport.
It is understood that consideration is being given to the installation of camera number-plate readers. Fines would be issued to drivers who wait and cause tailbacks.
Deudero says that meetings have been held with the police and the airport management but cannot confirm that cameras will be in place in time for the main tourism season.
This said, the problem is largely caused by drivers who pick up friends and family living in Mallorca. And they blame the Aena airports authority for having created the problem with the charges for the express parking area. This is free but only for ten minutes. Drivers regularly go to the airport and argue that it is not surprising that they queue, given the prices.
Last year, the tailbacks were such that Aena put barriers in one lane to prevent the queuing. This had little effect.
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I usually wait nearby, e.g. at FAN, Junction 10 or Arenal until my passengers text me they are ready outside, then drive straight through and collect them. I have, however, been stung by having to wait more than 10 minutes to queue to get out, often because of drivers who don't validate their tickets then block the exits arguing over the intercom.
Not this again, this story is old hat.
This needs to be done as it is dangerous and if always seems like its the Spanish doing it as they are to tight to pay for parking.