Eurowings expands Mallorca commitment with Winter Growth and New Jobs Initiative | News
Eurowings and the Balearic Government have agreed to work together to further position Mallorca as an attractive travel destination beyond the summer months. The agreement was reached during a meeting between the President of the Balearic Islands, Marga Prohens, and the CEO of Eurowings, Max Kownatzki, at the government headquarters in Palma. The aim is to distribute tourist demand more evenly over the year and create additional employment, especially during the autumn and winter months.
To support this initiative, the airline will expand its presence in Mallorca, starting with the 2026/27 winter schedule. For the first time, Eurowings plans to base six aircraft in Palma de Mallorca during a winter season – twice as many as two years ago. With this growth, Eurowings supports the Balearic Islands’ efforts to extend the tourist season and spread economic activity more evenly over the year.
In addition, Eurowings is evaluating the expansion of its technical infrastructure in Palma. In the long term, this could create highly skilled aircraft maintenance jobs year-round. For Eurowings, a local maintenance facility would simplify the support of its growing fleet. Mallorca, in turn, could benefit from the development of a technology-oriented business sector that currently has only a limited presence on the island. President Prohens and CEO Kownatzki also discussed possible collaboration with universities on workforce development and innovation initiatives.
“Eurowings not only brings visitors to the island, but also highly skilled jobs,” said Kownatzki. “The objectives of the Balearic Government and Eurowings are complementary. Together we want to create the conditions necessary to more firmly establish Mallorca as a destination for all four seasons.” He added that the island offers a wide range of experiences beyond the classic beach holiday. “Majorca, especially outside the high season, attracts athletes, nature lovers and travelers looking for relaxation thanks to its milder temperatures.”
The expansion plans build on a long-term collaboration. Since opening its Palma base in 2017, Eurowings has continuously expanded its operations and now employs almost 1,000 people locally. During the summer months, the Lufthansa Group airline connects the island to 26 airports and operates approximately 400 weekly flights, mainly to and from Germany and Austria.
Eurowings’ activities in Mallorca already extend beyond flight activities. By establishing Wings Handling, the ground handling company, the airline has invested in local infrastructure and gained experience in building long-term operations on the island. This creates shared opportunities for both partners: as the Balearic Government continues to promote the development of Mallorca as an attractive year-round business and tourist destination, Eurowings contributes to this progress through its strong local presence and targeted investments.
