Latest news and stories about tourism in infrastructure in Portugal for expats and residents.
Ryanair has called on the Portuguese government to suspend the new Entry/Exit System (EES) at airports during the peak summer season. The airline warns that the new border control procedures could cause significant delays for families and holidaymakers traveling through Portugal until September.
Infrastructure limitations at Lisbon airport (Aeroporto de Lisboa) have resulted in 12% of requested flight slots for the summer season going unfulfilled. The National Air Navigation (Navegação Aérea de Portugal or NAV) warned that these capacity constraints are penalizing the tourism sector. Travelers should note that the lack of slots may limit flight options and keep ticket prices high during the peak season.
NAV Portugal (Navegação Aérea de Portugal) is the state-owned authority responsible for air traffic control and management in Portuguese airspace. It manages flight slots at major airports like Lisbon, where current infrastructure limits prevented the approval of 12% of requested slots for the upcoming summer season. Travelers should note that these capacity constraints frequently contribute to delays during peak periods.
João Miguel Tavares analyzes the shifting stance of the TVDE sector, which has moved from seeking market entry to warning that taxi competition threatens the livelihoods of 40,000 professionals.
Germany has joined a growing list of European nations experiencing significant jet fuel shortages and logistical disruptions, attributed to the cessation of critical Middle Eastern supply chains and the strategic closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
The air travel landscape for Porto Santo presents a complex picture as new direct routes to Luxembourg and Prague are introduced amidst broader connectivity challenges.
The operation will have two phases, the first of which runs until the 11th, focusing more on the safety of pilgrims in transit. The IC2 road will have restricted traffic until the 12th.
The National Republican Guard is increasing its assistance and security measures for those making the pilgrimage to Fátima.
Advice for spectators to remain cautious of unpredictable weather conditions caused by Storm Kristin while watching the rally outside designated spectator areas.
The decision leaves millions of passengers with Spirit tickets for the coming months looking for other travel options and will result in the unemployment of 17,000 company employees
The local authority explained that a preventive security plan was established to ensure the normal proceedings of the Serenata at Aliados and any potential FC Porto celebrations in the area surrounding the Estádio do Dragão.
Wages, increased vacation time, and a 35-hour work week: a 12-hour strike at Carristur on May 2nd and 9th is expected to affect tourist services, with the union accusing the company of a lack of negotiation.
TAP chairman, Carlos Oliveira, guaranteed this Thursday, during a visit to the American city of Newark, that there is no forecast of fuel unavailability in Portugal, assessing that the “summer will be secure”. “TAP has been monitoring all market dynamics very closely and on a daily basis. The information we have...
Workers at Carristur, a subsidiary of the transport company Carris that provides tourism services, will hold a 12-hour strike on Saturday, demanding a salary increase and a revision of the company agreement. According to the notice from STRUP – the Union of Road and Urban Transport Workers of Portugal, the stoppage is scheduled between 07:30 and...
Uber is expanding its services in Portugal to include boat rentals, which will be available to users beginning in the summer season.
A Portuguese airport has been listed among the worst in Europe regarding flight delays.
Air France-KLM plans to submit a binding offer for a minority stake in TAP, CEO Ben Smith stated this Thursday, guaranteeing that the proposal will be “the strongest possible”. “Lisbon's geographical location, to reinforce our already strong position in Latin America, remains very important,” Smith said during a conference call.
The airline warns of long queues at airports during the summer
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A commentary on the experience of travelling through Portuguese airports, highlighting the common issue of long waiting times.
Portugal’s car hire companies (ARAC) Azores and Madeira representative, has warned of a 30% drop in car rental demand following Ryanair’s departure from the Azores. “There is undoubtedly a decline, The post Rent-a-car demand drops 30% in first month since Ryanair quit Azores appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The initiative comes just two weeks after the PS parliamentary group (the largest opposition party in the Azores) presented a proposal for the creation of an Air Route Development Fund.
'We are effectively feeling the absence of Ryanair. It is noticeable,' says the Azores representative for the car rental association.
This month of April is proving weaker and we are effectively feeling the absence of Ryanair, admits the representative in the Autonomous Regions, following the airline's departure from the Azores on March 29.
ACI Europe warns that small airports are facing a “supply and demand shock” due to high fuel prices, which make them less profitable for airlines.
Jet fuel prices in Europe have more than doubled since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, squeezing carriers ahead of peak summer travel.
The Swedish government recommends that air travellers stay informed about the situation in the country and about potential travel insurance coverage.
