September 18
Six bidders move forward in Azores Airlines sale
Six entities have been invited to submit proposals for Azores Airlines by 21 September.
News
Current affairs from the nine islands, reported with care.
September 10
August extends decline in arriving passengers in the Azores
Airport arrivals in the Azores fell 6.2% in August, extending an eight-month year-on-year decline.
September 10
Azores Airlines sale moves into applicant review phase
SATA Holding received eight expressions of interest in the sale of at least 75% of Azores Airlines.
September 7
Refund system can now combine separately bought mainland and Madeira tickets
The refund platform can now link tickets separately bought by Azores residents.
August 12
Air traffic in the Azores continues downward trend in July
The Azores recorded about 296,000 arriving passengers in July, down 4.3% year on year.
Pico · August 12
Pico road-slope safety complaint reaches European level
A technical complaint on unstable road slopes in Pico has been raised with European bodies.
August 4
Pico-specific forecasts strengthen options for air operations
SATA and IPMA are preparing dedicated forecasts to improve operational decisions at Pico.
August 4
São Miguel prepares a more direct bus network for September
A new São Miguel bus operation is set to bring express services, online sales and a renewed fleet from September.
São Miguel · August 4
Lagoa do Fogo access resumes amid calls for on-site enforcement
Lagoa do Fogo’s shuttle has resumed, but its launch exposed gaps in enforcing access rules.
July 31
SATA receives regional guarantee as ground-handling sale moves ahead
The Azores Government approved a €55 million guarantee for SATA and set conditions for the sale of SATA Handling.
July 31
SATA keeps inter-island fares unchanged after airport fee update
SATA Air Açores will absorb updated airport fees on inter-island services.
São Miguel · July 20
Lagoa do Fogo shuttle cleared to prepare for August launch
The Court of Auditors has approved the Lagoa do Fogo shuttle on São Miguel. The service is expected to begin in early August with managed access.