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The government has issued a formal warning to ANA regarding outdated passenger forecasts for the new airport, expressing concerns that the infrastructure will be undersized upon completion.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 company ensures it intends to make Lisbon its sole hub for flight distribution in Southern Europe
Home News TAP reinforces operations from Lisbon TAP reinforces operations from Lisbon During the summer, TAP will have 179 flights between Lisbon and 12 Spanish cities. By Bruno G.
“Without upgrades at Portela within two years, TAP risks becoming a ‘victim of its own success’”, warns Lufthansa, which considers the new Luís de Camões airport “essential”.
The same Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes that announced its international expansion with four weekly flights from Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon starting September 16 is the same company that faced one of the most serious crises in Brazilian aviation history between 2024 and 2025. After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US to restructure its finances, the airline is now seeking to recover by launching new international routes, introducing premium classes, and diversifying its fleet with Airbus A330-900 aircraft, while maintaining its partnership with TAP Air Portugal.
A Brazilian airline will begin operating direct flights between Lisbon and Rio de Janeiro four times a week, challenging TAP's dominance.
Brazilians wishing to fly to Portugal have officially had another airline option since Thursday the 12th: Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes. CEO Celso Ferrer announced Lisbon as one of three new destinations, alongside Paris and Orlando. Flights will operate four times a week starting September 16th, departing from Rio de Janeiro's Galeão Airport to Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport. During an event at the Copacabana Palace, Ferrer highlighted the company's growth and its new strategy of diversifying its fleet with Airbus A330-900 aircraft, moving beyond its traditional Boeing 737 operations. This expansion marks a significant shift for the airline, which previously focused on domestic and regional South American routes, now competing directly with LATAM, Azul, and TAP Air Portugal on the Brazil-Portugal corridor.
This article from International Living provides an overview of Lisbon, Portugal, touching on various aspects relevant to potential expats and retirees. It highlights Lisbon's location, history, and importance as a major seaport and economic center. The article also provides information on: * Lifestyle: Discusses the city's districts (Baixa, Bairro Alto, Alfama, etc.), cultural attractions, and everyday experiences like enjoying coffee and pastries. * Cost of Living: Presents a sample monthly budget for a couple living in Lisbon, including rent, utilities, groceries, and entertainment. * Climate: Describes Lisbon's Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers, making it an attractive destination year-round. * Retiring: Mentions that Lisbon is a good place to retire, and also mentions some of the transportation options available, and the best places to visit.
This article from Lisboa Secreta provides the latest news from Lisbon, Portugal. It covers topics such as: * Transportation: Updates on the GIRA bike-sharing network expansion. * Entertainment: Concerts and music festivals in Portugal featuring artists like Marilyn Manson and Post Malone. * Politics: The election of the new Pope and where to watch the election live. * Real Estate: Rising house prices in Lisbon. * History: Information on Portuguese popes. * Events: Details on Bad Bunny's concert in Lisbon, including ticket prices and sale dates. * Wellness: The best cities for practicing yoga, with a focus on Portugal. * Travel: An upcoming CP train strike that will interrupt train services.
The airline will offer up to seven more flights per week and increase capacity at certain times based on demand and resource availability, an official source said.
