The President of the Regional Government believes that the region’s firefighting strategy has been a “success.” Speaking to JM, he considers that the opposition is “trying to find flaws” that do not exist, stressing that “fires cannot be put out on the internet.” Concluding, he said: “No one is dead…
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The two Canadair planes sent by Spain set to work quickly yesterday afternoon. The initial reconnaissance flights were first sighted at 17:09 at Pico do Areeiro, where a single aircraft was seen circling Pico do Gato, where the flames are intense, and shortly afterward, the second aircraft was seen approaching…
The Madeiran authorities said they were completely unaware of any attempt by Spain to help with the fires. It was alleged that the Spanish authorities were sending two Canadair planes to support our firefighters. Sources contacted by JM guarantee that both the central government and the Autonomous Region have not…
Although the airport is said to be working normally; this morning a near riot ensued when a Ryanair flight failed to land. A passenger, stranded at Madeira International Airport, contacted local newspaper JM highlighting the tense situation. According to this source, several planes landed in Madeira for a short period…
The constraints affecting Madeira’s International Airport are creating misery for all concerned, with passengers demonstrating about the lack of information and facilities. However, this morning another tourist attracted attention by stringing up a hammock between two trees. Another passenger has also written in concerning the airport chaos, stating that no…
Air passenger rights are not being respected at Madeira airport, where strong winds have forced the cancellation of flights since the weekend, the DECO association warned today. Speaking to Lusa, Paulo Fonseca, coordinator of the Legal and Economic Department of DECO (Portuguese association for consumer protection), stressed that the competent…
An Italian woman, stranded in the region as a result of the various diverted and cancelled flights, appeared live on the MorningNews news programme criticising the Madeira International Airport. “We have been in an apartment since last night, imprisoned since mid-August, all at our expense,” stated the obviously irate tourist.…
Madeira Airport today recorded seven cancellations and 13 diverted flights between 08:00 and 20:00 due to strong wind. However, 21 flights were able to land. Until 12:00 pm, the airport was under restrictions, then normaility resumed for a couple of hours, but the situation worsened from 17:00, according to information…
EasyJet crew members will meet in an emergency general meeting on the 31st of July to review the employment situation at the airline and decide on measures to be taken in relation to the "disruption" they feel in the operation.
Only 19% of Portuguese respondents in a Eurobarometer released today, below the 30% of the European Union (EU) average, say they are well aware of their rights in air transport. A situation that is said to worry the European Commission.
The Regional Secretary for Economy, Tourism, and Culture met in Funchal, this Tuesday, with the Secretary of State for Infrastructure, Hugo Espírito Santo, and Eduardo Jesus
Binter has launched a new Madeira - Canary Island promotion.
Madeira Airport has been voted as the world's most exciting place to land, according to a new study that analysed YouTube views and Google searches, assigning scores between zero and 10.
TAP Air Portugal has announced its promotional flights to Sal Island.
EasyJet will start operating its twice-weekly Funchal-Amsterdam route from the 5th of November. The airline already has 12 international connections departing from its airport each week.