United Airlines next generation flights bound for Mallorca
United Airlines began operating direct flights from New York to Palma during the summer in 2022.
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Green revolution which could change how we fly in Mallorca
The Airlander airships are the future of short-haul regional and domestic travel. It offers luxury and plenty of space for passengers, they are like the cruise ships of the sky. The luxury cabin will provide an incredible onboard experience for passengers and it produces approximately 75% fewer emissions than comparable aircraft in similar roles.
Climate change
New tax threat to private jets and luxury yachts in Spain
In Spain, there were 27,122 private jet landings in 2023, 7,502 at Palma airport.
2024 was the first year above 1.5C of global warming, scientists say
Valencia was hit by tragic killer floods.
Palma fails pollution limits set by the EU
Calls for more “effective” Low Emission Zones (LEZs).
Mallorca UK airship travel to create 1,200 jobs
Spanish airline group Air Nostrum has doubled its commitment for Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) Airlander from10 to 20 aircraft.
Mallorca and Ibiza handle most private jets in Spain
Greenpeace is calling for a ban on private flights as ‘the most unequal, divisive and polluting form of transport’.
Flying to Mallorca could take even longer
Experts recommend reducing flight speed by around 15%, which will make flights longer.
Frequent British flyers to Mallorca facing new tax
In the UK, 70% of flights are made by a wealthy 15% of the population, with 57% not flying abroad at all.
Fresh calls for hire car limits in Mallorca
Rental cars being blamed for summer traffic congestion.
“Greens call for a ban on cruise liners and private jets: we need to have a constructive debate...”
“We know we must do something, and on a scale that dwarfs the global pandemic of 2020-2022, not least because it will have to be permanent.”
Palma is fourth most polluted cruise port in Europe
Calls for greater electrification at ports in order to save lives.
- 5,000 passengers come ashore as Britain's biggest cruise ship docks in Palma
- The one-time attraction in Mallorca fallen into ruin
- British tourists set to face shorter queues at Palma airport in new European deal
- Police in Mallorca fire at cars driven by suspected violent robbers
- Monday weather in Mallorca - Very warm