Punctuality in the skies: these airports and airlines stood out in 2025
These are the world's most punctual airlines and airports in 2025.
Consortia win ground‑handling tenders amid dispute
Final jury reports upheld the victory of a Spanish consortium (reported variously as including Iberia's handling arm and Clece/South Spain teams) in the public tender to operate ground‑handling at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports, while the incumbent SPdH/Menzies signals it will appeal. Coverage highlights the award decision and confirms the administrative record supports the jury's choice, but two outlets emphasise different lead partners in the winning bid. Travellers and airport workers should watch for possible legal challenges and operational changes if carriers switch providers.
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.
Easyjet hopes to expand in Lisbon following TAP reprivatisation
The managing director of easyJet Portugal believes TAP’s reprivatisation will lead to the release of slots at Lisbon airport – which his company will want to take up. In an The post Easyjet hopes to expand in Lisbon following TAP reprivatisation appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Passengers at national airports up 4.7 per cent through November
Around five million passengers passed through national airports in November, representing a 5.0 per cent increase compared with November 2024.
London's Heathrow Airport broke its passenger record in 2025
London's Heathrow Airport, the busiest in Europe in 2024, broke its passenger record in 2025 with more than 84 million passengers, according to a statement released today.
Trump’s shadow looms over EU aviation emissions plan
“God only knows what the Trump administration will do” if the EU expands its aviation emissions scheme, an EU official says.
Snow affects several airports in Europe, with flights to Portugal cancelled
The European airports of Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris had to cancel hundreds of air links on Wednesday, including to Portugal, due to snowfall and wind, according to local authorities. In the Netherlands, at least 800 flights were cancelled today at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, one of the largest in Europe, due to ...
14,5 million passenger flights on Ryanair
Home Business 14,5 million passenger flights on Ryanair 14,5 million passenger flights on Ryanair In December 2025, Ryanair transported 14,5 million passengers, which is 900,000 more when compared to the same period last year.
Number of Ryanair passengers rises 5% in 2025
Ryanair carried 5% more passengers in 2025 compared with 2024.
Portugal airport strike called off
Home News Portugal airport strike called off Portugal airport strike called off The unions representing workers at SPdH/Menzies, formerly Groundforce, have called off the strike scheduled for December 31 and January 1, following the signing of agreements with the company's shareholders, validated
Italian regulator fines Ryanair €255 million for abuse of dominant position
Italy's competition authority has fined Ryanair €255 million for abusing its dominant market position.
