Thousands of British travellers face potential holiday disruption as strike action looms at one of Spain's busiest airports. Palma Airport, which handled nearly 34 million passengers in 2025, is set for a 24-hour indefinite strike starting Wednesday, June 17.
Staff Vote for Escalation
Staff responsible for assisting passengers with reduced mobility (PRM) at Palma Airport have backed plans for the strike after rejecting the latest proposal from airport services company Adelte. The industrial action could cause longer boarding and disembarkation times for passengers requiring assistance, as well as increased queues throughout the terminal.
The walkout follows a vote where 96% of participating staff supported escalating the dispute, replacing partial stoppages that have occurred in recent weeks, according to the Majorca Daily Bulletin.
Working Conditions at Issue
Union representatives say employees are protesting against unfair working practices, including claims that some staff are required to remain available by phone at all times. Workers have also raised concerns about regularly working beyond contracted hours without corresponding changes to their employment status.
The dispute has been ongoing for several weeks, with staff already staging walkouts on Saturdays since late May. Union leaders say many workers are prepared to lose pay to fight for fairer working conditions and the protection of employee rights.
Additional Delays Expected
The strike threat comes as passengers are already reporting lengthy delays at the airport. Travellers have described spending hours waiting to pass through border controls following the rollout of Europe's new Entry/Exit System (EES), which is being introduced across the Schengen Area.
Majorca remains one of the UK's favourite overseas holiday destinations, attracting millions of British tourists every year. Travellers are advised to arrive early to ensure they catch their flights amid the potential disruption.
