delivered (11-Apr-2024) the first of nine new . CEO Leslie Thng stated is the first carrier in to take delivery of the aircraft, adding the E190-E2 is "crucial" to the LCC's overall network growth strategy. 's E-Jets E2 services are expected to commence in May-2024 ..read more

's Government postponed (09-Apr-2024) the reintroduction of visa requirements for citizens of until 10-Apr-2025. As previously reported by CAPA, the Government previously intended to reintroduce visa requirements for citizens from the four nations in Oct-2023. [ more - original PR - Portuguese ..read more

signed (11-Apr-2024) an air services agreement granting fifth freedom rights to carriers operating passenger services between the nations. The agreement also grants seventh freedom rights for the transportation of cargo between the countries. [ more - original PR - Portuguese ..read more

reported (11-Apr-2024) it handled 28.5 million passengers in the 12 months to Mar-2024, an increase of 11.8% year-on-year and the "busiest ever 12 month period in the airport's history". The airport handled a record 2.2 million passengers in Mar-2024, as previously reported by CAPA. Top destinations during the 12 months to Mar-2024 were , with the most popular countries being . MD Gareth Powell added: "I'm really pleased we were able to round-off what was our busiest and most successful winter season at with yet another record-breaking month in March, our sixth successive busiest ever passenge ..read more

announced (15-Apr-2024) the following changes to its fares and baggage policies: Simplified fare types to Basic, Value, Comfort and Deluxe, enabling passengers to tailor ancillaries including flexibility, extra baggage and increased reward miles; Simplified baggage allowances across all fare types based on route, ticket type and The changes are effective for bookings made from 16-Apr-2024 ..read more

announced (27-Mar-2024) the session 'Operations Overview: The Evolution of Airline Nerve Centres' from the CAPA Airline Leader Summit - Airlines in Transition 2024 is now available on demand on CAPA TV. The session features director of product management for the flight operations platform Zoran Savic discussing the future of operational control centres ..read more

announced (27-Mar-2024) the session 'iCoupon, Director of International Sales, Viktoriya Soubra at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit - Airlines in Transition 2024 ' is now available on demand on CAPA TV. In the exclusive interview, Ms Soubra addresses industry trends and the latest developments at iCoupon ..read more

announced (25-Mar-2024) the session 'Andalucia Tourism Board, Antonio Martín-Machuca at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit - Airlines in Transition 2024 ' is now available on demand on CAPA TV. The session features Andalucia Tourism Board head of cooperation and connectivity Mr Martín-Machuca discussing topics including Andalucia's tourism recovery since the COVID-19 pandemic, the region's efforts to increase traffic during winter seasons and its long haul targets for future route development ..read more

announced (27-Mar-2024) the session ' , Paul Rayson at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit - Airlines in Transition 2024 ' is now available on demand on CAPA TV. In the exclusive interview, Bluebox business development director and board member Paul Rayson discusses the latest industry trends and company developments ..read more

announced (25-Mar-2024) the session ' DAC, CEO, Eddie Wilson at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit - Airlines in Transition 2024 ' is now available on demand on CAPA TV. The session features Mr Wilson discussing topics including consolidation, rising ticket prices and the carrier's future aircraft delivery plans ..read more