Ryanair to End Azores Flights Over High Airport Fees

November 20, 2025

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Low-Cost Carrier Cuts Ties with Portuguese Airports Amid EU Regulations

Ryanair has announced it will stop flights to and from the Azores starting March 29, 2026, due to high airport fees imposed by ANA. The airline criticized the Portuguese government for its inaction. According to Ryanair, EU regulations and taxes are making it difficult for remote areas like the Azores to compete. AeroTime reports. For example, the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) only applies to flights within Europe, while more polluting long-haul flights to destinations like the US and Middle East are exempt.

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Ryanair to End Azores Flights Over High Airport Fees

November 20, 2025

2 min read

Low-Cost Carrier Cuts Ties with Portuguese Airports Amid EU Regulations

Ryanair has announced it will stop flights to and from the Azores starting March 29, 2026, due to high airport fees imposed by ANA. The airline criticized the Portuguese government for its inaction. According to Ryanair, EU regulations and taxes are making it difficult for remote areas like the Azores to compete. AeroTime reports. For example, the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) only applies to flights within Europe, while more polluting long-haul flights to destinations like the US and Middle East are exempt.

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