The average occupancy rates for regular routes operated by Azores Airlines to Portugal, North America, and Europe/Africa remained below 85% in 2025, as revealed this Monday by the Azores Government (PSD/CDS-PP/PPM). In a response to a request from Chega, consulted by the Lusa agency, the regional executive disclosed the average load factor.
Azores Airlines reports occupancy below 85% for Portugal, America, and Europe/Africa routes
Monday, 6 April 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
SATA is the Azores regional airline group that operates inter‑island services and international routes under the Azores Airlines brand, and is the primary air carrier linking the Azores with mainland Portugal and parts of Europe. For expats living in or visiting the islands, SATA provides the main year‑round connections and is often the only practical option for travelling between islands or to the continent.
