SATA Air Açores, the regional airline serving Portugal’s Azores archipelago, has announced plans to expand its fleet by integrating an additional Q400 aircraft. This move aims to accommodate the rising passenger demand across the inter-island network.
SATA Azores Airlines has announced significant changes to its North American operations, restructuring its summer 2025 schedule. The airline will discontinue flights from Funchal to Boston, New York JFK, and Toronto. Additionally, three routes from Porto to the same destinations will also be dropped. These adjustments are part of SATA’s broader strategy to optimize its transatlantic operations and focus on routes with stronger…
Eurowings (Germany) has announced the introduction of seasonal flights connecting Dusseldorf to Ponta Delgada in the Azores. The service is set to commence on 10 May 2025 and will be operated using the Airbus A320. This new route reflects Eurowings’ strategy to expand its leisure travel options, catering to growing demand for unique and picturesque destinations. The Azores, known for their stunning volcanic landscapes and…
The Azores parliamentary group has requested clarification from the Regional Government concerning a $3 million debt incurred by SATA from a wet lease agreement involving an Airbus A330 from Hi Fly, a Portuguese airline. This debt, which the parliamentary group attributes to SATA’s previous management decisions, has become a significant point of contention in the region. Recently, a court ruling favored both Hi Fly and AELF Aircraft Engine Lease…
