Overview

• A section of the false ceiling in the arrival hall of Palma de Mallorca Airport collapsed on June 25 without causing injuries.
• Initial findings suggest fallen building materials stored for the terminal upgrade punctured the ceiling and scattered debris across the baggage claim area.
• Airport authorities have secured the site and launched an inquiry into potential safety breaches in the ongoing renovation.
• The €250 million modernization project, due to conclude in 2026, has already undergone ten IBASSAL inspections in 2024 and three more this year.
• Balearic Economic and Mobility Minister Alejandro Sáenz de San Pedro previously urged the Spanish Transport Ministry to tighten oversight after two documented work accidents.