Passengers faced chaotic scenes at a popular holiday destination airport as a drone sighting caused flight disruptions. Operations at Majorca Airport were temporarily suspended due to reports of a drone in the airspace, leading to flight diversions to other Spanish airports. Around 12 flights were redirected, with delays affecting some incoming flights. Air crew on multiple planes reported seeing the drone, prompting emergency measures. This incident adds to a series of drone-related disruptions at European airports, with alleged involvement from Russia.
Enaire, the Spanish air traffic control agency, announced the airport closure for safety reasons following the drone sighting. However, the airport later reopened, allowing normal flight operations to resume. Passengers were advised to check with their airlines for any potential flight impacts. Aena, the operator of Spanish airports, confirmed the situation returning to normal after precautionary measures and safety checks.
Passengers aboard a Ryanair flight from Madrid to Palma recounted the cabin crew informing them of the drone sighting during landing, resulting in a diversion to Ibiza. Disrupted flights had to make unscheduled stops for refueling, causing uncertainty about departure times.