A powerful storm, accompanied by unexpected hurricane force gusts, intense heavy rain, hail, and thunderstorms, struck the island of Mallorca on Sunday, 27.8.2023. It caused significant damage and resulted in minor injuries to several individuals. Around 11 AM, a strong wind suddenly swept over Mallorca, catching many residents and tourists off guard, despite the State […]
When will the new technology be in place? The roll-out of the new devices is relatively slow, so that many travellers will still have to wait some time before they can take advantage of the new rules. While several airports in Europe and the US have already introduced the new scanning equipment, many others are […]
High flight volume During the upcoming eight weeks, an estimated 33,000 flights per day are scheduled across European skies. On popular travel days like Fridays, this number could even exceed 34,000 flights. The role of Eurocontrol Eurocontrol is the European organisation responsible for ensuring the safety of air navigation. It coordinates air traffic control operations […]
1. Spain Entry Requirements Health controls for travellers arriving from the EU or Schengen-countries were discontinued in June 2022. Health controls for travellers arriving from non-EU, non-Schengen countries have been lifted with effect from 21/10/2022. Passengers arriving at Palma Airport no longer need to provide proof of Covid-vaccination / -recovery or a negative test result. […]
A partial failure in Enaire’s computer system responsible for flight plans has resulted in significant delays at Palma Airport and other major airports across the Balearic Islands, Catalonia, and Valencia this Friday, the 30th of June 2023. Enaire, the Spanish air navigation manager overseeing air traffic control, handles an extensive volume of approximately 2 million […]
Restrictions on Duty-Free Alcohol Passengers travelling from the UK to popular destinations like Palma de Mallorca, Alicante, Barcelona, Ibiza, Malaga, and Tenerife South will no longer be permitted to bring alcohol purchased from duty-free shops into the aircraft cabin. Instead, duty-free alcohol must be securely packed in an appropriate bag and handed over to Ryanair […]
“Air Defender 23,” the largest manoeuvre since NATO’s establishment 74 years ago, commenced on Monday, the 12th of June, and is set to conclude on Friday, the 23rd of June. Months of meticulous planning have gone into this operation, involving complex logistics. The responsibility for executing the manoeuvre lies with the Air Force and the […]
Ensaïmada v Ryanair The ensaïmada, a delightful spiral-shaped pastry hailing from the sunny shores of Mallorca, has found itself in the midst of a pastry-perfect storm. From its medieval origins to a tussle with Ryanair over baggage fees, this cherished delicacy has taken centre stage in recent weeks. Join us as we unravel the doughy […]
Why is the access to Cap de Formentor restricted? Cap de Formentor is one of the most famous and popular tourist attractions in Mallorca. Due to its beautiful and spectacular views, a trip to the island’s northernmost point is a must for many holidaymakers. This leads to a dramatic increase in traffic during the summer […]
On Wednesday, the 1st of March is “Day of the Balearic Islands”, which is a public holiday in Mallorca. This is to commemorate the creation of the Balearic Islands’ autonomous status, which came into force on the 1st of March 1983. A wide variety of events and festivities is held every year, to mark the occasion. […]
