
At Palma Airport, Spain’s third busiest, tens of thousands of people—both staff and passengers—cross paths every day
At Palma Airport, Spain’s third busiest, tens of thousands of people—both staff and passengers—cross paths every day.
Flight cancellations at Balearic airports due to the situation in Valencia
Travelers intending to fly to Valencia are advised to monitor their flight status closely.
Spain’s Aena considering buying Edinburgh airport, Expansion reports
Edinburgh airport is the sixth largest in Britain in terms of number of passengers and has returned to 93% of pre-pandemic traffic.
Mallorca tourism sector opposed to increased airport taxes
It is argued that an increase in airport taxes will make holiday packages more expensive.
Will new Palma Airport charge increase cost of holidays?
Critics of the charge say that taxis and buses will benefit as they will be exempt.
Town hall blocks Ryanair hangar at Palma Airport
Approval has not been given for an airports authority plan for development.
Palma Airport has become an election issue
The recent negative publicity to do with parking and pirate transport has pushed the airport higher up the political agenda.
"The history of the Balearics is a success story in terms of tourism"
The CEO of Turespaña - Strategy in the Balearics has been "exemplary".
Security guards insist they have no authority to control Palma Airport traffic
Palma police don't get involved because the town hall isn't paid to provide police service.
Balearic airports provide a fifth of airports authority profit
Commercial activity and passenger numbers exceeded forecasts.
400 million euro investment in Palma Airport modernisation
Més claim that passenger numbers will grow 55%.
Landing system replacement contributed to Palma Airport chaos
More problems expected on Thursday.

The logo of Spanish airports operator Aena is seen at the Adolfo Suarez Barajas airport in Madrid
The logo of Spanish airports operator Aena is seen at the Adolfo Suarez Barajas airport in Madrid.
Annual 'Cement Award' for the Council of Mallorca's tourism department
The airports and ports authorities also received Cement Awards.
Christmas and New Year strike at Spain's airports is called off
Bonuses suspended during the pandemic will now be paid.
Handling companies vying for contracts of 300 million euros at Balearic airports
There are seven operating licences - three in Palma and two in both Mahon and Ibiza.
Spanish government no to Balearic management of airports
A regional demand for a direct role in airport management is against a background of the debate about overcrowding in Mallorca.
Balearics airports generating 20% of airports authority's profits
The profit has to be considered in the context of the debate in the Balearics regarding overpopulation.
- Ryanair facing further action over hand-luggage charges
- British company at Palma Airport again under fire for worker practices
- Longer than a football field, one of the biggest super-yachts ever built and she is anchored in Andratx!
- His plane was offered to Donald Trump, his yacht heads to Andratx
- British stars gather at Branson hotel in Mallorca, Jamie Oliver does the cooking
Comment
Tourist numbers and the airport smokescreen
“The Balearics can’t control the airport, but the Balearics can control accommodation.”
Andrew Ede09/05/2025 11:04