Concerns over flight disruption this summer.
Concerns over flight disruption this summer.
Spain and EU under pressure to tackle French air traffic control strikes
Nearly all UK flights bound for the Balearics pass through French air space.
Plans for Balearics to have its own airline
Should the European Union would introduce a “green tax” it will increase the cost of tickets.
Iberia will maintain Air Europa jobs in the Balearics after acquisition
No risk to flights in the Balearics because of the takeover.
Palma is one of the busiest private jet destinations in Europe
"A ban on private planes would be a good sign of justice for Balearic citizens in the context of the current climate emergency."
Balearic Easter holiday plans could go up in smoke thanks to the French
Flights from the UK to the Balearics face being disrupted.
Air Europa sale will not affect Mallorca jobs and flights
Assurances on flights, although EU competition authorities could yet insist on routes being given up.
Tenth day of national strike and protest in France against the pension reform
A protester holds a Brittany flag next to a fire during clashes at a demonstration as part of the tenth day of nationwide strikes and protests against French government's pension reform in Paris, France, March 28, 2023. REUTERS/Nacho Doce
EasyJet reopens its summer base in Mallorca with 2.5 million seats
The airline will connect Palma with 26 destinations this season.
Easter air-traffic control worry for Mallorca
French air-traffic control strikes at Bordeaux and Marseille.
Passport strike pain for Britons heading to the Balearics
"Keeping summer delays down will be an immense task.”
Demands for greater Spanish government control of the residents' discount system
It is argued that increased fares since the discount was raised have led to the possible elimination of a general 75% discount.
Fears that Balearic residents' travel discount could be scrapped
A change could see a fixed discount for each route being adopted instead.
An extra 15 pounds on UK flights to the Balearics
APD rise will apply to passengers aged over 16.
Airlines looking at rescheduling flights to Mallorca rather than Turkey
Concerns among airlines and tour operators about safety in Turkey.
Almost 90% of hotels in Mallorca will be open in April
Increased number of flights and early booking discounts are factors.
Holiday in Mallorca to avoid new airport strikes
17 airports are set to be affected but not Palma, Mallorca.
Airports see smoother summer travel than 2022 but brace for headaches
Surging passenger demand during peak periods in Europe and North America could still bring long lines, baggage piles and delayed flights.
Warning for Britons spending half-term in Mallorca
Industrial action will hit the school holidays.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Sunloungers set ablaze in Alcudia
- Spanish pensioners stuck at Palma Airport for fourteen hours
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights