A consortium that includes an Iberia company has been selected to take over ground handling (aircraft and ramp services) at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports, replacing Menzies. The selection panel confirmed the consortium's win, which will affect ground‑operations contracts, staffing and service providers at the three hubs. Travellers should monitor carrier communications for any handling-related changes; airport staff and unions may be affected by contract transitions.
Iberia consortium wins ground handling at major airports
Saturday, 17 January 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
Ground handling covers the on-the-ground services airlines need at airports — check‑in, baggage handling, aircraft turnaround services (refuelling, cleaning), passenger boarding assistance and cargo handling. Ground‑handling licences determine which companies provide these services at airports like Lisbon, Porto and Faro, so tender outcomes affect service quality, potential delays, staff jobs and airline costs.
