Overview

• A fire warning light triggered an evacuation at Palma de Mallorca Airport at 00:36 on July 5 despite no actual blaze.
• Passengers disembarked using emergency slides, with some jumping from wings, leading to 18 minor injuries.
• Six of the injured were taken to Clínica Rotger and Hospital Quironsalud Palmplanas for treatment of sprains and bruises.
• Ryanair quickly arranged a replacement Boeing 737, which departed for Manchester at 07:05 to limit passenger delays.
• The airline’s apology and swift emergency response may invite further scrutiny of its onboard warning systems and protocols.