Majorca’s sunlit beaches became a backdrop for heartbreak when easyJet cancelled flights from Palma de Mallorca Airport on June 1 and 2, 2025. Violent Northern European thunderstorms triggered air traffic control restrictions, stranding British families with tearful kids and strained budgets, yet moments of kindness kept their spirits afloat.
Hannah, a 35-year-old mum from Liverpool, stood in Palma’s chaotic terminal, her eight-year-old son asking, “When’s Daddy coming?” Their Stansted flight was cancelled, costing £400 for a hotel and £1,300 for new tickets. “It broke my heart,” Hannah said. Over 120 flights were delayed, with ten cancelled, mostly easyJet’s.
The storms, battering Germany, forced controllers to ground planes for safety. “It was tough seeing families so upset,” said airport worker Sofia. EasyJet offered rebooking or refunds, but no compensation for weather issues. “Safety’s key,” an airline spokesperson said. Some, like Hannah, questioned why others flew; retiree Peter said, “Better safe.”
Palma’s economy took a hit, with shopkeeper Juan noting fewer customers. Europe’s ATC struggles provide context. Yet, strangers shared snacks, and Hannah’s son made a friend. “We’re stronger now,” Hannah said, back home. Majorca’s storm showed that human warmth endures, even when flights don’t.