Six flights cancelled and delays in Palma due to the storm affecting Mallorca

Son Sant Joan airport is experiencing delays and six cancellations this Sunday due to the storm of rain and storms affecting Mallorca, with an active orange alert.

Palma airport is facing a complicated day this Sunday, with widespread delays and the cancellation of six flights due to the storm affecting Mallorca. Operations have been disrupted since early morning, according to Aena.

The cancelled connections affect routes between Palma and Paris, Palma and Seville, and Palma and Vienna, both for outbound and return journeys. In total, six flights have been suspended, while the rest of the schedule is experiencing varying degrees of delays.

For this Sunday, 1,082 flights were scheduled at Son Sant Joan airport, a typical figure during the peak tourist season. Air traffic controllers have explained that traffic regulations are being applied to ensure safety amid atmospheric instability.

The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has raised the alert from yellow to orange for heavy rain and storms across the island. Accumulations of up to 40 litres per square metre are expected within an hour, and storms may be accompanied by hail.

The orange alert remains active until 18:00, although Aemet expects the situation to improve throughout the afternoon, with skies tending to become mostly clear. A decrease in temperatures is also expected, which will be locally significant, along with light winds from the north and northeast shifting to the east.

For passengers planning to fly from Palma, it is recommended to check the status of their flights with airlines before heading to the airport. Cancellations and delays particularly affect travellers expecting to return to their destinations after the weekend.

This storm adds to incidents recorded in other areas of the Mediterranean, where adverse weather conditions are causing disruptions in air and maritime transport. In Mallorca, Palma airport is the main entry and exit point for tourists, so any disruption has a significant impact on the mobility of thousands of people.

Authorities recommend caution when travelling by road due to rain and possible localized flooding. Emergency services are on alert for potential incidents arising from the storm.