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The union is negotiating a salary increase of at least 6% for approximately 2,000 employees with the company that manages Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Portugal’s airports – already in the public eye for all the wrong reasons – have a new potential upset on the horizon: a Spanish consortium has won the new tender The post Menzies files injunction to stop Spanish consortium take over airport handling appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Menzies (SPdH) has filed an injunction with the Lisbon Administrative and Tax Court challenging the structure and conduct of the tender launched by the National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) for ground handling licenses at Lisbon, Porto, and Faro airports. The company argues that the tender criteria fail to reflect the operational complexity and safety requirements of high-traffic airports, warning of potential service disruptions and risks to Portugal's tourism image due to the lack of a robust transition plan. Menzies, which currently holds the licenses until May, questions the operational viability of the winning consortium led by Iberia, citing concerns over staffing levels and equipment, and seeks to ensure that the final decision prioritizes operational resilience and international best practices.
SPdH, majority-owned by the British company Menzies, has filed an injunction at the Administrative and Fiscal Court of Lisbon to challenge the process of awarding ground handling licenses at the airports of Lisbon, Porto, and Faro. This legal action aims to ensure that the process meets the necessary standards of technical rigor and operational realism.
The article reports significant travel disruptions across Europe, including Portugal, due to widespread delays and cancellations caused by industrial strikes, staffing shortages, and regional security issues. Portugal's major airports, such as Lisbon, are experiencing high congestion, with airlines like Wizz Air and Eurowings delaying over 1,200 flights and canceling 234. The crisis is part of a broader European aviation crisis affecting countries like Finland, Italy, Spain, and Greece, leading to thousands of stranded passengers, disrupted schedules, and operational challenges at key airports.
The approximately eight-kilometre stretch of the A14 was closed on 3 February and remained shut for over a month due to damage caused by rising water levels in the agricultural fields of the Mondego valley.
Approximately 12% of slot requests for the summer season at Lisbon Airport went unmet, the president of NAV revealed, warning that infrastructure limitations are penalising the country and the tourism sector. In an interview with Lusa, Pedro Ângelo explained that, for the summer season, requests were submitted...
Lisbon airport failed to meet 12% of summer slot requests, with officials warning that infrastructure constraints are negatively impacting the national tourism sector.
Home News AIMA affects border control in Portugal Airports AIMA affects border control in Portugal Airports A failure in the AIMA data centre affected border control at all Portuguese airports with international flights. By Bruno G.
Around 500 Portuguese citizens have already been repatriated from the Middle East, but many remain stranded in other parts of the world due to the cancellation of commercial flights, particularly connecting ones.
In total, 478 of the 630 flights scheduled to depart from or arrive at any of the airports have been cancelled.
Twelve mainland districts are under yellow alert this Tuesday, March 10, due to forecasts of rough seas and snowfall, according to the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA). The districts of Guarda and Castelo Branco were under yellow alert until 03:00 due to snowfall above 1,400 metres. In a statement, the IPMA warns that snowfall, accumulation, and potential ice formation may cause disruption, such as restricted or closed roads, damage to structures or trees, and hindered local supplies. Until 06:00, the districts of Aveiro, Porto, and Braga were under yellow alert due to rough seas. The same alert for rough seas applies to the districts of Coimbra (until 09:00), Leiria (until 12:00), Lisbon (until 13:00), and Faro, Beja, and Setúbal (until 15:00). The institute forecasts north-westerly waves between four and 4.5 metres high. A yellow alert is issued by the IPMA whenever there is a risk situation for activities dependent on weather conditions. For today, the IPMA forecasts showers on the mainland, especially in the Centre and South, which will be snow in the highlands, as well as ice formation and a drop in minimum temperatures and a rise in maximums. Minimum temperatures will range between 1 degree Celsius (in Guarda) and 10 (in Faro), and maximums between 9 (in Guarda) and 17 (in Braga). Snowfall places ten districts under yellow alert.
The abrupt rise in fuel prices will drive up airfare costs, impacting sector revenues.
Cristiano Ronaldo Airport remains affected for the second consecutive day.
The archipelago will be impacted by bad weather associated with Storm Regina.
The article reports that over 90 flights to and from Madeira have been canceled due to adverse weather conditions, causing significant disruptions in air travel to the region.
The Madeira Airport is experiencing significant disruptions due to severe weather caused by depression Regina. Approximately 50 flights have been canceled, with ongoing delays and cancellations expected as strong winds, heavy rain, and snow in higher elevations impact operations. Wind gusts are forecasted to reach up to 110 km/h in the island's highlands, while maritime conditions are dangerous, with waves up to 11 meters. Authorities have issued orange and yellow weather warnings, advising travelers to confirm flight statuses before heading to the airport. The adverse conditions are expected to persist over the coming days, affecting air travel and local safety.
Disruptions over the last two days have led to the cancellation of more than 70 flights. ANA warns that adverse conditions may affect operations in the coming days.
Home News Storms disrupt roads, rail, and river transport across Portugal Storms disrupt roads, rail, and river transport across Portugal Heavy rain and flooding have caused widespread travel disruptions across the country.
José Manuel Moura, president of Civil Protection, explains why the European mechanism to support the Portuguese against the effects of depression Kristin has not been activated and issues a warning: 'The European mechanism can be activated at any time.'
Early-morning update: Portugal is preparing for the return of unsettled weather, with forecasts indicating rain and strong winds that may affect several regions.
The institute has asked for donations to be centralised in Lisbon, Porto and Coimbra due to travel difficulties. Depression Kristin left several dead and many traumatically injured.
The country continues to be affected by severe weather. Rain and winds over 120 km/h have caused widespread damage. So far five people have died.
Home News Storm Kristin arrives in Portugal with winds of 140km/h Storm Kristin arrives in Portugal with winds of 140km/h The IPMA (Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere) warns of the possibility of heavy rain and thunderstorms in the coming days, with red weather warnings issued thr
