From 10 November, Ryanair is increasing the bag-drop deadline for passengers who check in luggage. Passengers must now drop off their bags at least 60 minutes before their flight, up from the current 40-minute requirement.
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Ryanair has added three new routes to Porto for the 2027 summer season: Bournemouth, Exeter, and Friedrichshafen. These connections are now available for booking via the airline's website and mobile app.
TAP has expanded its partnership with Klarna to offer 'buy now, pay later' payment options for flight bookings in Spain, France, Italy, and the United States. Customers booking directly through the airline's website in these countries can now split payments into three interest-free installments, pay in full, or choose longer-term financing for higher-value, long-haul tickets.
Construction of the first 71km segment of the high-speed rail line between Porto (Campanhã) and Oiã began on Monday, 2026-10-12. The project involves adapting Campanhã station, building a new underground station in Santo Ovídio, and constructing extensive tunnels and bridges, including a new rail-road bridge over the Douro river.