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When Palma Briefly Held Its Breath: 75 Years of Son Sant Joan and the 90 Minutes That Stopped Flying

Why Palma Airport Went Quiet for a Short Time

Son Sant Joan briefly paused civilian flights for its 75th anniversary celebration and air demonstrations in Palma.

Published: April 22, 2026
When Palma Briefly Held Its Breath: 75 Years of Son Sant Joan and the 90 Minutes That Stopped Flying

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Why was Palma airport quiet for about 90 minutes?

Son Sant Joan paused civilian operations for a short period because the airport was marking its 75th anniversary with flight demonstrations and an open day. During that window, regular flights were temporarily interrupted while military aircraft and celebration activities took place. The disruption was brief, but it still affected some travellers and airport traffic in Palma.

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