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The number of passengers handled at national airports dropped 44.6 percent in the first half, comparing to the previous year, although June kept the growth. ....
Michael O’Leary, CEO of Ryanair, has deemed a meeting with the Infrastructure minister as being “pointless” while lashing out against “false” claims. ....
New Ryanair Faro to Belfast route By TPN/Lusa, in News, Tourism · 30-04-2021 01:00:00 · 0 Comments Ryanair will return to George Best Belfast City Airport this summer to operate a frequent service from Faro. The service will operate up to seven times weekly from June until the end of October. Ellie McGimpsey, Aviation Development Manager at Belfast City Airport, said: “We are thrilled that a connection between Faro and Belfast has once again been restored. “We know there will be great demand from people from Northern Ireland to plan a getaway this summer in line with Government travel guidance. But this service really presents a great opportunity for people living in the Algarve with connections in Northern Ireland who may wish to travel home to see family. ....
New Lisbon airport plan blocked – for now A negative decision for the National Civil Aviation Authority, rejection from local councils and protests from environmental groups may still not be enough to stop the opening of the new airport in Montijo as the government looks to change the law in its favour. On 2 March, the aviation regulator refused to evaluate a plan to build a controversial new airport planned for Montijo on the southern bank of the Tagus River, essentially leaving the project dead in the water however, the government is not leaving it there. The National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) said it had rejected the evaluation request submitted by airport authority ANA as not all municipalities in and around the new airport were happy with the plans, with some citing environmental concerns. ....
Free legal advice for foreigners at airports By TPN/Lusa, in Travel · 28-02-2021 01:00:00 · 0 Comments As of 8 March, the Portuguese Bar Association (OA) will ensure lawyers are available for legal assistance and advice to foreign citizens prevented from entering Portugal at the seven airports of the country. The OA states that any foreign citizen who is refused entry into the national territory must be informed, in a language that they understand, of the possibility of being able to be assisted by a Portuguese lawyer. The lawyers will be available in person only at Lisbon Airport and will cover three shifts, beginning at 8am and concluding at 5pm. ....