Travel: Transport disruptions news in Portugal

Nine flights to London cancelled in Portugal due to British air traffic control failure

The cancellations were caused by a technical failure in the processing system of the air traffic control operator NATS

Nine flights to London cancelled in Portugal due to UK air traffic control failure

Nine flights departing from Portugal to London were cancelled following a technical issue in the British air traffic control system.

Jornal de Notícias9 Sept

Hundreds of flights affected after technical failure in British air traffic control

Several flights to and from Lisbon and Porto airports have been cancelled due to the technical issues.

Bad weather cancels eight flights and diverts seven others at Porto Airport

Heavy rain on Thursday morning, August 27, at Porto Airport led to the cancellation of eight flights, the diversion of seven others, and delays in air operations, according to ANA Aeroportos de Portugal. The airport manager explained that intense downpours early in the morning left debris and standing water near the runway, prompting Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport to temporarily limit capacity as a precaution while cleaning and drainage were carried out. ANA stated that cleaning was completed by 12:00, and while the airport remained operational throughout, the situation caused seven diversions, eight cancellations, and various delays. By 12:30, the airport was returning to full capacity.

EasyJet cabin crew in France call for strike this weekend

EasyJet cabin crew in France have called for a strike on Saturday and Sunday, after negotiations held today with management ended without an agreement on improving working conditions. The company did not present any concrete or acceptable proposal to address the demands regarding the stabilisation of schedules and...

Flights Cancelled Across Europe As Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, Switzerland, And More Cancel 403 And Delay 2,550 Flights, Grounding Air France, ITA Airways, Wizz Air Malta, And Others At Milan, Rome, Barcelona, Lisbon, And Beyond

Travel And Tour World5 Jul

European Ryanair pilots approve a motion of “no confidence” in the company's management

European Ryanair pilots have approved a motion of “no confidence” in the low-cost airline's management, stating that professionals do not believe the company is negotiating collective agreements in “good faith”. In a statement, the Ryanair Transnational Pilot Group (RTPG), which represents pilots from various European unions, indicated that these professionals...

Ponta Delgada Airport: Thousands of passengers await flights

Fog over the last few days in the Azores has forced the cancellation of 175 flights. 17,000 passengers have been affected by SATA Air Açores and Azores Airlines alone.

7 PM - TAP, Azores Airlines and SATA cancelled dozens of flights in the Azores today due to fog

Dozens of flights were cancelled by TAP, Azores Airlines, and SATA in the Azores today as a result of heavy fog.

Air connections to and from the Azores affected by fog

According to the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere, all islands are generally experiencing very cloudy skies.

14:00 Flight cancellations are bad news, says CTP president

The president of the Portuguese Tourism Confederation (CTP) comments on the negative impact of flight cancellations.

Airlines in Portugal admit to cancellations and price hikes if crisis persists - Lusa

Airlines operating in Portugal warn that flight cancellations and increased ticket prices are likely if the current crisis continues.

Europe’s airports thirst for jet fuel

The Middle East war risks causing fuel shortages at air hubs on the continent, with flights already being canceled.

Menzies files injunction to challenge ground handling tender

The company explains that the challenge relates to the structure and the way the tender process, promoted by the National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC), was conducted.

Airports: Clece/South consortium tries to recruit workers in Spain to avoid 'losing' handling licences

The consortium that won the licences to operate at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports must submit data to ANAC by this Monday proving they have the staff and equipment to provide the service. As a result, they are attempting to recruit volunteers in Spain, offering guaranteed housing and meals to those who accept.

Storm Emilia cancels flights in Madeira. Marine agitation alert on the mainland

According to data available on the Madeira airport's website, by 7:45 AM, 11 departures and 11 arrivals of flights had already been cancelled.

General strike: TAP cancels most flights and ensures minimum services for the islands, diaspora, Brazil, and the USA

Minimum services for the general strike on December 11 have already been negotiated with the unions for TAP, SATA, and Menzies Portugal. The airline cancels the vast majority of flights but will operate 22 round trips, including to the islands, the diaspora, Brazil, and the USA.