Airport says TUI operation on Pico "was significant"
The Azores terminal says the “lack of runway conditions” caused the operation to be closed. Nearly €700,000 in EU funds intended for TUI were returned under an EU order.
António Costa misses meeting with Lula da Silva but will attend signing of EU–Mercosur agreement
The issue was the cancellation of a connecting flight between Frankfurt and São Paulo, which prevented the President of the European Council from travelling to Brussels.
Airports across Europe suspend operations due to snowfall
Several European airports have temporarily halted flights and ground operations after heavy snowfall affected runways and access routes, causing widespread cancellations and delays.
Government says it has "not reduced border control by a millimetre"
The Government said today it had “not reduced border control by a millimetre” when it suspended the new European model following disruptions at Lisbon Airport, and stressed the need to preserve credibility.
Snowstorm paralyses north-west Europe and affects air links with Portugal
Air and ground transport are the main victims of two successive low-pressure systems bringing heavy snowfall that are sweeping across Europe.
Lisbon Airport: Brazilian carriers advise customers; Azul confirms 'isolated' impact on operations
Brazilian airlines have issued guidance to passengers following issues at Lisbon Airport. Azul says the disruption had only an 'isolated' (limited) effect on its operations.
Airport strike called off after agreement with shareholders
Unions say agreements were signed with Menzies and TAP and endorsed by the Government, providing guarantees of stability and future prospects for workers, thereby allowing the strike to be called off.
Thousands fill airports to get in time for Christmas Eve
Thousands of travellers around the world are flying and filling airports to arrive in time for Christmas Eve.
Minimum services ensure flights to islands and countries of Portuguese emigration on the day of the general strike
The general strike scheduled for December 11 will affect the aviation sector, as cabin crew have already announced their participation in the protest.
