News of airport fees going up in Spain will not please Ryanair.
News of airport fees going up in Spain will not please Ryanair.
Mallorca flight crisis: Ryanair could cut more flights to Spain over fare rise
Ryanair has warned that it is considering cutting more flights from medium and small Spanish airports next winter and in 2026 if operator Aena does not lower its fees.
Flight price hikes will push the cost of Mallorca holidays up further.
Flight price hikes will push the cost of Mallorca holidays up further.
Mallorca airfares at risk: Spain plans for significant increase for 2026
However, the relationship between the operator and the airlines remains tense. Ryanair, its main detractor, has cut its capacity in Spain by 800,000 seats and closed routes from Jerez and Valladolid this summer in response to what it considers an unjustified price increase.
Ryanair’s CEO, Michael O’Leary, has written an open letter to Commission President von der Leyen calling on her to take immediat
Ryanair’s CEO, Michael O’Leary, has written an open letter to Commission President von der Leyen calling on her to take immediate action to protect overflights during French ATC strikes or quit.
Ryanair calls on European Commission president to quit over strikes which hit destinations like Mallorca hard
Last week, the annual French ATC Summer “recreational” strikes started on Thursday and Friday, causing the cancellation of 1,500 flights, cancelling the travel plans of over 270,000 EU citizens and their families.
A total of 18 people were injured and six of them were taken to two medical centres
A total of 18 people were injured and six of them were taken to two medical centres
Ryanair apologises to passengers evacuated from Mallorca flight
"We sincerely apologise to passengers affected by the inconvenience caused."
The Balearics continue to be one of Spain's top holiday destinations.
The Balearics continue to be one of Spain's top holiday destinations.
Mallorca holiday
Balearic holiday bookings rise by 5.2%: British dominate the market
Spaniards accounted for 55.6%, followed by the British with 19.5% and Germans with 3.6%.
Mallorca holiday flights
French air traffic control strike sparks Balearic flight chaos, Mallorca hit hard
“Once again European families are held to ransom by French Air Traffic Controllers going on strike."
Palma's Son San Joan airport has been one of the hardest hit by the French strike in Spain.
Palma's Son San Joan airport has been one of the hardest hit by the French strike in Spain.
Spain's Ministry of Consumer Affairs said on Thursday that it has launched another investigation into a sixth low-cost airline o
Spain's Ministry of Consumer Affairs said on Thursday that it has launched another investigation into a sixth low-cost airline over practices such as charging for larger cabin bags
Spain probes a sixth budget airline over cabin luggage fees
Ryanair and Industry group ALA have said the fines are groundless as the practices are common in most of the European Union.
Last week's incident at Palma airport.
Last week's incident at Palma airport.
Concern over congestion at Balearic airports
In response to complaints from trade unions and consumer groups about conditions at Palma airport and the recent episode of debris falling from the arrivals terminal, the PP has urged the Ministry of Transport and airport authority Aena to take ‘urgent measures’ to ‘guarantee the health and safety of staff’.
Michael O’Leary, Ryanair CEO, said: “The Spanish courts have correctly upheld EU law, which protects the freedom of all EU airli
Michael O’Leary, Ryanair CEO, said: “The Spanish courts have correctly upheld EU law, which protects the freedom of all EU airlines to set our own prices, a fundamental right
Ryanair gets one over the Spanish government on hand luggage
With over €10 billion invested in Spain, Ryanair contributes over €24 billion to the country’s GDP and supports over 10,000 direct jobs for pilots, cabin crew and engineers.
EasyJet staff protest at Palma airport.
easyJet staff protest at Palma airport.
- The end of solo driving in Spain....minimum of two people per car
- Mallorca weather for Saturday - Whole of Mallorca now on alert for rain and thunderstorms
- Conor McGregor puts on a show in Mallorca: boxing training on Sa Rapita beach, knocks holidaymakers out
- The small, picturesque village in Mallorca that has won Dua Lipa’s heart: fairytale coves and nature
- Spain issues holiday warning to British tourists coming this summer
Comment
Some British tourists not doing image any favours: Recent complaints of there being too many Spaniards
Recent complaints from great British holidaymakers make one wonder if they would be better off staying in the UK.
Humphrey Carter11/07/2025 11:44