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870 Night-Flight Violations in Three Months at Humberto Delgado — ANA Appeals Symbolic Fine While Residents Endure the Noise

870 Night-Flight Violations in Three Months at Humberto Delgado — ANA Appeals Symbolic Fine While Residents Endure the Noise

Portugal recorded 870 night-flight violations at Lisbon airport in a single summer. The government says it is complying with the law, while airport operator ANA appeals a fine its own CEO calls 'completely symbolic.'

EasyJet Warns It May Pull Out of Madeira as Parliament Scraps Fare Caps on Island Flights

EasyJet has warned the Portuguese government that it may cut capacity on flights to Madeira and abandon plans to resume service to the Azores after Parliament approved a reform of the islands' mobility subsidy that removes the fare caps airlines...

TAP Air Portugal Launches Economy Prime — a New Long-Haul Cabin With Blocked Middle Seats From June 1

TAP Air Portugal launches Economy Prime on 1 June — 12 blocked-middle-seat spots per plane, priority airport services, and fares below competitor Premium Economy. Available on A330 and A321LR long-haul routes.