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New route announcement from Kassel-Calden: High hopes, open questions

Can a New Airline Operate Mallorca Flights Without Its Own AOC?

Without its own operating certificate, an airline usually needs a partner or wet-lease to run Mallorca flights.

Published: April 22, 2026
New route announcement from Kassel-Calden: High hopes, open questions

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Can an airline fly to Mallorca without its own operating certificate?

Not with its own scheduled operation in the normal sense. Without an AOC, an airline would usually need to rely on a wet-lease arrangement or another partner to operate the flights, which changes the cost, responsibility and overall setup.

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