Latest news and stories about airline expansion in Portugal for expats and residents.
In addition to the new connections to Florida, Curitiba, and Maranhão, the airline is strengthening its presence in Porto this year. Among the new offerings are the returns of Caracas and Tel Aviv.
Home News Gatwick to welcome seven new carriers Gatwick to welcome seven new carriers London Gatwick Airport is preparing for a significant expansion of its airline portfolio in 2026, with seven new carriers set to begin operations, strengthening its European and long-haul connectivity.
The plan for summer 2026 includes 160 routes in Portugal, including four new ones, and an additional aircraft based in Faro. In Lisbon, however, no growth is planned.
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Ryanair announced it will grow its operations outside Lisbon, arguing that Lisbon’s Portela airport is being kept 'artificially limited' in capacity and is unable to support further expansion.
