Airport disruption news in Portugal
Latest news and stories about airport disruption in Portugal for expats and residents.
Latest news and stories about airport disruption in Portugal for expats and residents.
Operations at Madeira Airport are disrupted this Thursday, April 9, due to strong winds, with no aircraft having landed this morning, according to ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal. Information on the ANA website indicates that two planes arrived overnight, but no aircraft have landed at Madeira International Airport – Cristiano Ronaldo between early morning and 10:45. Two flights were diverted and 20 arrivals have been cancelled. Conversely, three planes departed early in the morning, while 20 departures were cancelled. ANA warns that weather forecasts indicate adverse conditions that may affect operations in the coming days, advising travellers to contact their airlines before heading to the airport. The Funchal Captaincy has issued warnings for rough seas and strong winds for the archipelago until 06:00 on Friday, and the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) has issued yellow and orange weather warnings.
The Aviation and Airport Workers' Union (Sitava) has warned that extending the handling licences held by Menzies will cause instability and disruption during the summer season, accusing the Government of disrespecting workers. The union argues that this decision creates a 'perfect storm' for Portuguese airports, highlighting concerns over job security, the lack of transfer of employment rights, and the potential replacement of experienced staff with workers recruited from abroad. The Government maintains the extension is necessary to ensure service continuity while legal disputes regarding the new tender process are resolved.
Sitava warns that the extension of handling licences will cause instability at airports during the summer, accusing the Government of ignoring workers and creating a risk of operational disruption.
The company is challenging the process conducted by ANAC in the Administrative Court and questioning the operational capacity of the winning consortium, warning of transition failures that could affect passengers, workers, and the operation of major airports.
The airline says it “provided hotel accommodation and meals to affected customers”.
The union representing officers of the PSP (Public Security Police) plans to stage a plenary protest at Lisbon Airport during the Easter period to voice grievances and demands.
The Trade Union Association of Police Professionals (ASPP/PSP) will hold a protest assembly at Lisbon Airport over Easter, announced the organisation's president, who hopes the action will have more impact than the one held today.
Police continue to protest the lack of recognition and proper professional standing for officers posted at Lisbon Airport. The plenary meeting is taking place this morning at the Border Control police station.
The assembly will take place between 07:00 and 11:00 at the Control and Border Police Station, followed by a gathering outside the airport.
Frankfurt Airport expects significant disruption due to a snow and ice storm. In addition to Frankfurt, the airports in Hamburg, Düsseldorf and Berlin have already been affected.
The number may increase throughout the day.
Passengers should check the status of their flights before travelling and arrive at the airport at least three hours before departure.
Ryanair's delays during the Christmas period impacted over 600,000 passengers in total, around 55,000 of whom were in Portugal.
55,000 passengers were affected in Portugal.
Home News 55,000 passengers in Portugal affected by Ryanair delays 55,000 passengers in Portugal affected by Ryanair delays More than 3,200 Ryanair flights and 600,000 passengers were affected by “avoidable” delays, 307 of them in Portugal, due to a lack of air traffic control personnel, accordin
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 ...
In the Netherlands, at least 800 flights were cancelled at Schiphol Airport, one of the largest in Europe.
The government has instructed the National Republican Guard (GNR) to be deployed to support the Public Security Police (PSP) amid chaotic conditions at the airport.
Home News Government accused of “incompetence” after border suspension at Lisbon airport Government accused of “incompetence” after border suspension at Lisbon airport The leader of the Socialist Party (PS) has accused the Government of “unpreparedness and incompetence” after the temporary suspen
