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Play Airlines Announces Permanent Flights to Madeira in 2025

Play Airlines Announces Permanent Flights to Madeira in 2025

After having launched weekly flights to Madeira from October, Play Airlines decided to offer year-round flights from this year.

Bird Strike Causes Emergency Return to the Azores

Bird Strike Causes Emergency Return to the Azores

On January 2nd, a bird strike caused a plane to abort its flight to Lisbon and make an emergency landing, returning to the Azores.

EasyJet Offers 587,000 Seats on Madeira Routes in Summer 2025

EasyJet Offers 587,000 Seats on Madeira Routes in Summer 2025

EasyJet will offer 587,000 seats for flights connecting Portugal with Madeira in Summer 2025, increasing capacity by 13%. Additionally, EasyJet adds nine new routes connecting the mainland with other European destinations.

Transavia Airline Connects Funchal and Marseille in 2025

Transavia Airline Connects Funchal and Marseille in 2025

Transavia France launches a weekly seasonal route between Madeira and Marseille in 2025.

Albuquerque Wants Vision For Second Airport in Madeira

Albuquerque Wants Vision For Second Airport in Madeira

President Miguel Albuquerque has called for the vision of a second airport in Madeira. However, he did not provide specific details regarding its location or the approach to make this vision a reality.

Ryanair Launches New Flights to Madeira in 2025

Ryanair Launches New Flights to Madeira in 2025

After previously suspending routes to Germany, Belgium, and other parts of Europe, Ryanair has announced the launch of two new flights connecting Madeira with European destinations.

Mobility Subsidy Law Revised After CTT Excluded Immigrants

Mobility Subsidy Law Revised After CTT Excluded Immigrants

The Mobility Subsidy Law allows Madeiran residents to travel to the mainland for just €77. However, CTT recently withheld the subsidy from certain groups. In response, the Portuguese government plans to revise the law to address these inequalities.

Brussels Airlines Announces New Direct Connection to Madeira

Brussels Airlines Announces New Direct Connection to Madeira

Brussels Airlines unveils a new summer route to Madeira, offering weekly direct flights from the European capital starting April 2025

EasyJet Launches 2 Weekly Flights From Luton to Funchal

EasyJet Launches 2 Weekly Flights From Luton to Funchal

Travelers from Luton, just 50km north of London, will soon enjoy a new hassle-free journey to Funchal, as EasyJet announces the launch of multiple direct flights starting in June 2025.

Woof Woof! TAP Air Portugal Europe’s Top Pet-Friendly Airline

Woof Woof! TAP Air Portugal Europe’s Top Pet-Friendly Airline

Calling all jet-setting pets! TAP Air Portugal now leads the pack as Europe’s most pet-friendly airline, making flying with your furry companions downright paw-some.

Lisbon - Madeira Flight Rescheduled 5 Times

Lisbon - Madeira Flight Rescheduled 5 Times

An Easyjet flight that was scheduled to leave Lisbon for Funchal got canceled 5 times within 24 hours, pushing passengers' patience to the limit.