Ryanair to base 16 aircraft at Palma airport this summer, an investment of $1.6 billion and supporting 7,000 jobs
"Excessive fees and bogus ‘incentive schemes’ by monopoly airport operator AENA.."
While Mallorca waits for proposals to address overtourism, airline forecasts point to more tourism than ever
For Palma there is a six per cent increase in the number of airline seats this summer.

Air-traffic controller in Palma, Mallorca
It could take up to thirty minutes to get from the general car park.
Air-traffic controllers in Palma fear "operational risks" because of new parking arrangements
Air-traffic controllers will no longer be able to park right by the control centre gate.

Homeless person at Palma Airport, Mallorca
Concern about the growing number of homeless at the airport.
Police urging that all thefts by homeless at Palma Airport are reported
Thefts are generating a general sense of insecurity.
Government tells management to ensure safety during Palma Airport works
The CCOO union filed a complaint against the AENA airport operator last week.
Multiple thefts targeting passengers, shops, and bars reported at Palma Airport
Passengers are being targeted at check-in counters, as well as their luggage while they wait to check in.
Homeless at Palma Airport have moved on
The airport management is unaware of what has happened to the homeless people who were living in a transit area.
Palma Airport rail project could move ahead this year even without a budget
If the project does finally get under way, the completion of the line to Llucmajor wouldn't be until 2032.
Balearic Tourism: Balancing growth, sustainability, and a billion-euro boost
Being an island, we rely on people arriving by air and sea, so is it any wonder the amount of investment in our airport and ports?
Failings at Palma airport air traffic control in damning new report
The state air navigation company, Enaire, has come in for scathing criticism.
Ryanair in Palma Airport hand-luggage row
A passenger was denied boarding a flight to Barcelona on Monday evening.

Renovation work being done at Palma airport.
Renovation work being done at Palma airport
Double flight emergency at Palma airport
The passengers were then attended to by medical teams deployed to the airport.
Airports advised to gear up for a rise in extreme weather occurrences
A stark example of the need for such evaluations occurred at Palma Airport this summer.
Take the bus from Magalluf to Palma airport this winter!
Massive investment in public transport
One-in-five Britons could stay away from Mallorca once much delayed European travel programme is introduced, says survey
The Entry/Exit System (EES) will be an automated IT system for registering travellers from third-countries
- Greece and Portugal cash in as Spain says adios to Golden visa
- Pollensa planning for "visual harmony" but the Mercadona supermarket could still go ahead
- Tax cuts in the Balearics but the government is still rolling in tax revenue
- Sick-note Mallorca causing concern
- Calvia home to the most expensive properties in Spain
Comment
Palma airport needs to look after its customers…
The winter of unreasonable discontent is how Palma Airport is being talked about right now.
Shirley Roberts31/01/2025 09:25