British tourists warned over big changes at airport on popular Spanish island

British tourists have been warned over big changes at an airport on a popular Spanish island.

Palma Airport in Majorca is undergoing large-scale reforms, following the modernisation of airports in Madrid and Barcelona.

Once the changes are complete, passengers will pass directly from check-in to security on the first floor, without having to go to the fourth floor. It promises to speed up the movement of passengers.

Airport director, Tomás Melgar, explained that this change will allow for a more comfortable travel experience and eliminate the need to go up to the fourth floor which will now be used for passenger distribution and the expansion of the commercial area. 

Eighteen security lines have been set up out of the 44 that are planned for the next season (summer 2025), when the airport will be operating at full capacity.

Security will have advanced scanners so passengers will no longer need to remove liquids or electronics from their hand luggage.

The airport has also implemented the Automated Tray Return System – in the event that baggage requires additional screening, it is diverted from the main line automatically without interrupting the other passengers’ trays. 

This optimisation of resources, according to Melgar, aims to allow security checkpoints to pass through in no more than ten minutes at peak times.

The project also includes renovating seating areas with larger windows, new boarding bridges, additional check-in desks and baggage reclaim belts.

These alterations will not increase the airport’s maximum hourly take-off capacity (currently set at 33), but they aim to improve convenience for airlines and their passengers. 

Modifications are part of a larger remodelling project, which will be completed by 2026 and promises to consolidate Palma airport as one of the most modern and efficient in Spain.