Overview

• The Balearic Government has officially asked Spain and airport authority AENA to stop allocating new flight slots to Majorca, Menorca, and Ibiza during high season.
• Officials state that the islands' airports have reached their maximum capacity, with no room for additional flights without exacerbating overtourism.
• The regional tourism decree enforces containment measures, declaring that the islands have 'no more places' for additional tourists during peak periods.
• Saturation from tourism has become a significant issue, impacting local residents' quality of life and prompting widespread calls for sustainable limits.
• Jurisdictional tensions persist as Balearic authorities seek greater control over airport and tourism policies, with co-management negotiations with Spain unresolved.