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No planes, no website: What's behind the Fischer Air debacle

Why an airline cannot fly to Mallorca without aircraft

A Mallorca route needs secured aircraft, not just an announcement. Missing planes are a major obstacle for any airline launch.

Published: April 21, 2026
No planes, no website: What's behind the Fischer Air debacle

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Can an airline operate to Mallorca without having its own planes?

No airline can realistically start regular passenger flights to Mallorca without access to aircraft, whether owned or leased. If no plane is secured, the project remains a plan rather than an operational service. That is one of the main reasons the Fischer Air launch has been questioned.

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