Why Palma Airport Suddenly Shone Blue — And Why It Matters

An Unusual Sight Early in the Morning

I arrived at the airport around 8:15 a.m., strolling with a coffee toward the departure hall and thought at first: What a light installation? Above the doors the sign "Palma de Mallorca" shone in a vivid blue. Travelers paused, pulled out their phones and took selfies in front of the glowing entrance — some found it beautiful, others saw more of a signal for the next science-fiction premiere.

The Reason: Attention for Dyslexia

When asked, the operator's press office explained that the blue lighting was switched on on October 8 to draw attention to the International Dyslexia Day. The aim of the act: to make visible that reading and writing are not easy for some people, even though their intelligence is often normal or even above average.

Such colored accents at airports are rare. The officials stressed that the installation sometimes adopts special colors on international commemorative days, similar to how Schloss Bellver in Palma is seen in different tones for certain occasions.

Reactions: Between Awe and Inquiries

In the anonymous murmur of voices at the terminal I heard it all: a retiree from Valencia asked if it was a new security light; a young man from Germany purposely photographed the blue for his story; a taxi driver named Joan from Son Oliva dryly said: "Better blue than simply more flight cancellations."

For those affected and interested, visibility matters. The action aims to spark conversations — about early support, suitable help in schools, and the stigma that unfortunately often persists.

Short and Sweet

The illumination was not a technical error, but a conscious gesture: an airport briefly leaving its sober aesthetics to bring a topic into the light. Will it move a lot? Hard to say. But it got people talking — and that's often the first step.

Tip: If you're at the airport, take a moment to look intentionally. Sometimes behind an unusual color lies something more meaningful than you think when you walk in.