Ryanair has denied allegations that it benefited from illegal subsidies linked to agreements with authorities in Portugal’s Azores, as an ongoing investigation intensifies scrutiny over financial arrangements involving the airline. The Irish carrier stated that it has no such agreement with the regional government, responding to claims that contracts related to tourism promotion may have […]
Efforts to establish a direct air link between Lisbon and Hong Kong have returned to the spotlight after renewed discussions between Portuguese representatives and Hong Kong airport officials. Industry figures say such a route could strengthen economic ties between Europe and Asia but warn that the financial risks may be too high for airlines to […]
Air France KLM has confirmed it is preparing a non binding offer as part of the ongoing privatisation process of TAP Air Portugal, describing the Portuguese carrier’s route network as highly complementary to its own operations. The Franco Dutch aviation group was selected as one of three European airline groups to move forward to the […]
Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport has been ranked fifth among the top 50 airports in Europe, reinforcing its position as one of the continent’s leading aviation hubs. The ranking, published Travel and World Tour, highlights not only the airport’s operational performance but also its strategic geographic role connecting Europe with other regions. As Portugal’s main international […]
A TAP Air Portugal flight approaching Prague was forced to carry out an emergency manoeuvre in January after the aircraft descended unexpectedly while preparing to land, according to information released Czech aviation authorities. The incident occurred on 17 January as the Lisbon to Prague service entered Czech airspace en route to Václav Havel Airport. During […]
Passenger numbers at Lisbon Airport continued to rise in 2025 as Portugal’s aviation sector recorded another year of steady expansion. Preliminary figures released the National Statistics Institute show that national airports handled an estimated 73.75 million passengers last year, marking a 4.7 percent increase compared to 2024. The growth outpaced the previous year’s 4.3 percent […]
Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has openly criticised the Portuguese government’s approach to managing Lisbon Airport, arguing that political priorities are limiting the capital’s aviation growth. Speaking in Lisbon, O’Leary said the airport could already be handling far more passengers if authorities chose to expand terminal capacity rather than restrict operations. He claimed Lisbon could […]
Portugal has emerged as the worst performing country in Europe for flight punctuality, with new figures showing that delays and cancellations affected more than a third of all air travellers using Portuguese airports in 2025. The findings have raised concerns among passengers, tourism operators and aviation experts about the growing strain on the country’s air […]
A long awaited step for Portugal’s main gateway Passengers using Lisbon’s main airport are set to see noticeable changes early next year. The chairman of the board of ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal has confirmed that modernization works at Terminal 2 of Humberto Delgado Airport will be officially inaugurated the government in January. The announcement […]
Portugal is witnessing rising investor interest as the government takes its next steps toward privatizing TAP Air Portugal. The process, which has been closely monitored European aviation groups, is entering a new phase as officials outline the structure, criteria and expectations for potential bidders. The development marks a significant moment for Portugal’s aviation and economic […]
