A Spanish airport has been forced to ground all flights after a drone was reportedly spotted flying overhead.
Planes were unable to take-off or land at Palma de Mallorca Airport from on Sunday evening, leaving thousands of passengers stranded.
Several other planes were also diverted to other airports.
The island is a hotspot holiday destination with tens of thousands of tourists visiting every year from thousands of places across the UK and elsewhere in Europe.
According to FlightRadar24: ‘Operations at Palma de Mallorca Airport are currently suspended because of a drone in the airspace.
‘Last landing was at 18:58 local time (5.58pm UK time). Several flights are diverting to other airports.’
A flight arriving from Gatwick is listed as delayed – suggesting it could have been turned away from landing.
Planes were able to touch down again safely within the hour, it was reported.
A Majorcan airport has been forced to ground all flights after a ‘drone was spotted’ flying overhead (file photo)
