Consortium including an Iberia company wins ground handling contracts at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports
The evaluation panel for the ground handling tender found that the Clece/South consortium's proposal provides a better allocation of human and material resources than Menzies'.
EasyJet warns Lisbon airport must improve before adding capacity
EasyJet Portugal’s director‑general warned that Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport (Aeroporto Humberto Delgado) is operating at or near capacity and needs operational improvements before flight numbers increase, describing current performance as among the worst in Europe for delays. The remarks stress the risk that adding flights without fixing delays and resilience could worsen passenger disruption. Travellers should allow extra connection time, monitor flight status and expect capacity debates to shape summer schedules and fares.
Humberto Delgado Airport is Lisbon's main airport (the Aeroporto Humberto Delgado), serving as Portugal's busiest international gateway and handling roughly 30 million passengers in the pre-pandemic period. For travellers and residents it matters because capacity and operational issues there directly affect flight delays, connections and the availability of routes.
Portela is the common local name for Humberto Delgado Airport (Aeroporto Humberto Delgado), so media references to Portela point to Lisbon's main airport and its operational limits. When reports cite Portela's delays or capacity problems, that means impacts on flight punctuality and route availability for people travelling to or from the capital.
Mais de 11 milhões de passageiros controlados pela PSP no aeroporto de Lisboa em 2025
PSP union plans protest for January
The president of the main PSP union says a possible plenary meeting would be a response to ANA Aeroportos. Police are committed to the 'unyielding defence of officers' rights' and to denouncing abusive practices.
Carneiro accuses Government of 'unpreparedness and incompetence' after suspension of checks at Lisbon airport
The PS secretary-general also asked Luís Montenegro whether the Government had prepared, in good time, a plan to respond to demand at the national airports.
The embarrassment at Humberto Delgado Airport
Perhaps it's time to coordinate government communications.
