The tourist overcrowding of the Balearic Islands continues to increase. The number of tourists visiting the Archipelago during the summer season could increase again, and this time thanks to Ryanair. The company announced new routes this Thursday connecting Palma with different points in Europe and an expansion in the offer of seats and flights to visit Ibiza and Mallorca.

Palma Airport registered at least thirty flight delays this Friday, coinciding with a new day of strike by Groundforce company's ground staff, responsible for ramp assistance services. According to Aena data, sixteen departures and fourteen arrivals at Son Sant Joan were affected.

Palma Airport registered at least thirty flight delays this Friday, coinciding with a new day of strike by Groundforce company's ground staff, responsible for ramp assistance services. According to Aena data, sixteen departures and fourteen arrivals at Son Sant Joan were affected.

The Platform Against Airport Expansion warns that expanding airports in the Balearic Islands could worsen the housing crisis and the over-tourism of the archipelago. In a statement, the organizations that make up the platform—including the GOB (Balearic Ornithological Group)—express "serious social concern" about the direction of Aena's airport policy, which—they claim—has the approval of both the Spanish government and the Balearic government. The activists recall that the Dora II Plan (2019-2025) already expanded the facilities, with more walkways, the widening of Terminals A and D in Palma, and increased parking capacity. But they warn that the future Dora III Plan (2027-2031) "is a ticking time bomb": it plans to allocate 600 million euros to Palma within a total package of 13 billion euros across Spain.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Natural Environment seized a batch of 118 bottles of sangria at Palma Airport that were being sold under the "Mallorca" label, despite having been produced and bottled by a company from another autonomous community. The product, in 4, 24, and 75 centiliter sizes, was presumably intended for sale within the airport. According to a statement from the department, using the island's name on a product not produced in Mallorca could constitute a serious violation of agri-food quality regulations. The minimum penalty is €3,001, pending the outcome of the corresponding investigation. The Director General of Agri-food Quality and Local Products, Joan Llabrés, affirmed that the Balearic Government is maintaining vigilance to prevent unfair competition against Balearic producers and consumer fraud. As he emphasized, the use of the name "Mallorca" on products made outside the island "directly harms producers who comply with regulations and work to maintain the quality standards associated" with the territory. Llabrés stressed the context in which the intervention took place: the product's target audience was visitors who want to take home a gastronomic souvenir of the island. "Tourists trust that what they buy is truly representative of Mallorca," he underlined. The action falls within the inspection and control tasks carried out by the Directorate General for Agri-food Quality and Local Products, which is responsible for safeguarding protected names, native breeds, and the origin of agri-food products marketed in the Balearic Islands. The Government reiterated its commitment to defending local products, transparency in marketing, and guaranteeing truthful information for consumers. He assured that he will continue to take action against any misuse of names linked to the Islands.

In September 2025, a non-binding resolution from the People's Party (PP) regarding airports was approved, as well as a proposed organic law, initiated by the MÉS parties for Mallorca and Menorca, for the creation of an Airport Authority for the Balearic Islands, which is currently under parliamentary review. However, in my opinion, this debate is neither serious nor objective. Airport management is a complex issue that cannot be analyzed or addressed based on prejudice or simplistic assumptions.

Aena has already completed 70% of the Son Sant Joan airport renovation. With an investment of over 400 million euros, this is the most significant project undertaken at this key hub for mobility and tourism in the Balearic Islands. Arriving by road at the main terminal, it's easy to see how the number of walkways is increasing considerably (fingersto access the aircraft. It's hard not to conclude that this is an expansion, but Aena has denied for years that these actions constitute one, always referring to the improvement of passenger comfort.

The Balearic Islands branch of the CCOO Habitat Federation has filed a complaint with the Labor Inspectorate regarding the alleged non-payment of wages and excessive working hours of its employees at a subcontracted company working on the renovation of both Palma Airport and Manacor Hospital. The union, in a statement outlining the events as reported by the workers themselves, also highlights alleged falsification of daily reports, cash payments without social security contributions, employees being denied vacation time, per diems "disguised and misappropriated" as advances, and transfers to the Spanish mainland without prior agreement. According to the union, as of Wednesday, the workers had still not received their wages and were working ten-hour shifts despite signing documents purporting to show they were only working eight.

The Civil Guard has arrested nine people for allegedly causing a disturbance on board a plane about to take off from Son Sant Joan Airport. The incident occurred on Thursday night. As the plane was about to take off, an altercation broke out among some passengers, forcing the captain to abort the maneuver and alert the Civil Guard. Airport security officers boarded the plane, arrested the nine suspects, and escorted them off the aircraft. The flight was then able to continue its route normally. On Friday, a court in Palma ordered the release of the nine people—seven men and two women—who had been arrested. The detainees appeared before the judicial authorities on Friday morning as alleged perpetrators of a public disorder offense.

The anticipation surrounding the Air Force's performance has caused kilometers-long traffic jams on the Manacor road near Son Ferriol and Casa Blanca. As a result, access to and from the motorway have also been affected, leading to traffic chaos this Saturday morning. Hundreds of cars turned out this Saturday to see the military display taking place at the Son Sant Joan air base. This, combined with the rain, caused a traffic jam from Palma towards Manacor, according to the Civil Guard. In addition to the traffic jams, Palma airport has temporarily suspended operations to mark the 75th anniversary of the Son Sant Joan air base. Air operations, Aena reported, will be halted between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

The Ministry of Defense will build a new strategic materials storage facility at Son Sant Joan Air Base with a base budget of approximately €1.8 million. The project, promoted by the Air Force and Space Logistics Support Command, is included in the 2025 Infrastructure Action Plan and will be located in an undeveloped area in the southeast of the military base. This Thursday, during the Palma City Council plenary session, residents of the Casa Blanca neighborhood, located between Sant Jordi and Palma Airport, expressed their opposition to the construction of this facility due to its proximity to their community. The residents, echoing the concerns raised by the Balearic Workers' Union (UOB) on Wednesday, believe it poses a risk to the neighborhood and the Casa Blanca school.

Palma Airport will temporarily close Module D from November 4th until April for a complete roof renovation, according to Aena. The work will include replacing the air conditioning and lighting systems with new, more modern and efficient ones, as well as remodeling the suspended ceiling. During this period, flight operations that normally take place in Module D will be transferred to Module C, and Module A, which is usually closed in winter, will remain open to ensure better passenger traffic management. Aena explained that this action is part of the public company's Climate Action Plan, which aims to move towards a more sustainable and energy-efficient airport model. The renovation is expected to significantly improve the building's energy performance and reduce the environmental impact of the facilities.

The fog that enveloped Mallorca in the early hours of Tuesday morning caused widespread delays at the airport, which, among other incidents, caused several members of parliament to arrive late to the Parliamentary plenary session.

Palma Airport is operating normally this Monday after a drone was spotted this Sunday, forcing it to halt operations for just over half an hour. After learning of the news, the National Police began an investigation to determine the cause of the incident and find the culprits.

One person died after being hit by a car on the highway near Palma Airport. According to information provided by the SAMU 061 (National Accident and Emergency Service), the man was approximately 45 years old. The incident occurred at approximately 11:10 p.m. on Monday.

Let's do it in Catalan has requested the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility to The three airports in the Balearic Islands will now have Catalan names.The entity claims that thePalma de Mallorca Airport, heIbiza Airport and theMenorca Airport are officially called Palma Airport, Ibiza Airport and Menorca Airport.

The latest natural disaster to hit the Balearic Islands was the historic flood that hit Ibiza this week, when In just a few hours, nearly 300 liters per square meter fell.The rain, both intense and efficient, caused widespread flooding, road closures, damage to homes and businesses, and forced the Ibizan Council to request that Madrid declare it a disaster zone. This episode adds to a blacklist of natural disasters that, over the past few decades, have left a strong mark on the entire archipelago.

The Platform Against the Expansion of Palma Airport and several neighborhood and environmental associations demanded this Saturday a ban on night flights to Son Sant Joan as part of the International Day to End These Operations, promoted by the European network Stay Grounded.

The High Court of Justice of the Balearic Islands (TSJIB) has upheld the decision of a labor court in Palma to reject a work transfer to Alicante Airport, in order to care for his sick parents, requested by an Aena employee who works as a firefighter at the Son Bonet airfield (Marratxí).