Iberia consortium wins ground handling at major airports
A consortium that includes an Iberia company has been selected to take over ground handling (aircraft and ramp services) at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports, replacing Menzies. The selection panel confirmed the consortium's win, which will affect ground‑operations contracts, staffing and service providers at the three hubs. Travellers should monitor carrier communications for any handling-related changes; airport staff and unions may be affected by contract transitions.
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.
Benfica take on Rio Ave in Vila do Conde this Saturday at 4pm
Benfica coach José Mourinho says he wants to get back to winning ways. Meanwhile, a Spanish consortium made up of Cece and South has won the tender for handling licences at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports.
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.
