Latest news and stories about airline withdrawal in Portugal for expats and residents.
Michael O'Leary says the decision is final, contradicting the Regional Government. The CEO cites high airport charges and European environmental taxation as the reasons for the withdrawal.
The president of the Azores Local Accommodation Association (ALA) said on Wednesday that business owners are 'very concerned' about Ryanair's announced withdrawal from the regional market, given the investment made. João Pinheiro recalled, in remarks to Lusa, that, if the exit of the Irish carrier is confirmed, it will be 'the first year in which the Azores ...'
The airline reiterated plans to withdraw from operations in the Azores, citing 'high airport charges' and the Government's 'inaction'.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ponta Delgada said the end of Ryanair's operations to the Azores will represent an 'unprecedented shock' to the Azorean economy.
The Irish carrier is cancelling six routes in the archipelago, criticising ANA's charges, a 120% increase in air navigation fees post-Covid, and a €2 travel tax introduced by the Government.
The low-cost airline Ryanair reaffirmed on Tuesday that it will cease operations in the Azores from 29 March due to “high airport charges” and the “inaction” of the Portuguese Government. In response to the Lusa news agency, the Irish carrier reiterated that it will cancel the six routes it currently operates in the Azores archipelago, ...
The airline says it will cease flying to and from the archipelago from 29 March.
