Azorean Government blames lack of flight slots at Lisbon airport for regional air travel constraints

The Azorean Secretary of Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructure stated that the saturation of Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport is the primary factor limiting air connectivity to the archipelago. While the regional government is lobbying national authorities for more slots for the Azores, there is no short-term solution for increasing connections, which have been impacted by Ryanair's departure and higher ticket prices.