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Emergency Landing at Son Sant Joan: Questions Over Arrests and Procedures

Temporary Detention After an Emergency Landing in Palma

Find out why passengers may be detained at Son Sant Joan after a diversion and how the legal process usually works.

Published: April 23, 2026
Emergency Landing at Son Sant Joan: Questions Over Arrests and Procedures

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Can passengers be detained after a flight lands at Palma airport?

Yes, passengers can be temporarily detained if police believe there has been a serious incident on board that needs to be reviewed. In Mallorca, that can happen after an emergency landing if the crew reports disruptive or possibly unlawful behaviour. Detention does not mean someone is automatically guilty; a judge then decides what happens next.

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