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Government forms working group on Porto airport expansion

Tuesday, 13 January 2026AI summary
Government forms working group on Porto airport expansion

The government has announced plans to set up a working group to study and advance an expansion of Porto Airport, initiating a formal review stage rather than immediate construction. Multiple outlets say the move is an early step to progress capacity planning and regulatory permissions; detailed proposals and timelines were not published. Porto travellers and residents should expect a period of public consultation and planning notices — construction and route changes could follow later, so watch local council announcements and airport communications.

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