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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.
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.
Home News Ryanair is reducing its offer Ryanair is reducing its offer Regular Ryanair passengers may be surprised by the reduction in routes in 2026.
easyJet says the privatisation of Portuguese airline TAP presents an opportunity to increase its presence and route operations at Lisbon.
easyJet views the planned privatisation of TAP as a strategic opening to expand its presence in Lisbon and across Portugal. With the airline operating 96 routes to and from Portuguese airports in 2025, easyJet could deepen low-cost connectivity, increase frequencies on key city-pairs and compete more directly with a newly structured national carrier. The shift promises greater competition, potential downward pressure on fares and improved network connectivity, but also raises questions about airport slot availability, regulatory oversight and how market dynamics will affect legacy and low-cost carriers alike.
