Overview

• More than 120 easyJet flights were delayed and fewer than ten cancelled at Palma de Mallorca Airport on June 1 and 2, leaving hundreds of UK holidaymakers stranded
• easyJet blamed extraordinary air traffic control curbs caused by Northern Europe thunderstorms and offered rebooking, refunds, hotel stays, and meal vouchers
• Palma Airport resumed normal operations by June 3, but many families still face logistical challenges and extra expenses after flight cancellations
• One family reported spending about £1,500 on replacement Jet2 tickets and £300 on emergency accommodation to avoid their children missing more school
• The disruptions come after Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary criticised ‘shoddy ATC services’ and warned of potential record flight delays across Europe in summer 2025