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The government has issued a formal warning to ANA regarding outdated passenger forecasts for the new airport, expressing concerns that the infrastructure will be undersized upon completion.
Data reveals that less than 18% of flights operating during the restricted midnight to 6:00 AM window at Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport between 2023 and 2025 met the required 'force majeure' criteria.
The Minister of Infrastructure assures that the government is in contact with oil companies regarding aviation fuel stock levels at national airports, stating that no TAP flight cancellations are expected for now. Miguel Pinto Luz emphasized that the issue is international and European in scale, and the government is working to ensure supply stability. Regarding the potential impact on the privatization of TAP, the minister declined to comment, noting that updates on the airline will be provided soon. Meanwhile, the International Energy Agency has warned of potential fuel shortages in Europe, and the aviation sector is bracing for possible disruptions due to the ongoing energy crisis and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
With 60,000 people exposed to night-time noise above legal limits, the Zero association advocates for an urgent review of the plan and the closure of the airport.
The French group has formally submitted an acquisition offer for TAP and guarantees the Lisbon hub. This Thursday is the final day of this phase of the privatisation. The government expects to receive three proposals.
The Ministry of Infrastructure wants ANA to review the growth projections for the future Luís de Camões airport, considering the assumptions used to be conservative. The demand is included in the response letter to the Environmental Report, submitted in January by the concessionaire. The Government has once again expressed reservations regarding the traffic projections.
The Judiciary Police conducted searches in the Azores and Lisbon regarding alleged illegal financing. The police suspect favouritism towards the airline Ryanair and have named five formal suspects.
Regarding the new airport, ANA Aeroportos expects it to open in mid-2037, or, with schedule optimisations to be negotiated with the Government, by the end of 2036.
Carsten Spohr argues that the Lisbon hub would have a “unique” position within the Lufthansa group, which he sees as a strong point for the German bid. He also states that the geographical position of rival candidates for the privatisation of TAP makes them a threat to the Portuguese hub and raises further questions regarding European competition rules.
