Very much in line with what is happening at airports all over the world, TAP, ANA airports authority and SEF have all gone on record today in forecasting a “chaotic summer” when it comes to passenger arrivals and departures. It is not just due to SEF’s internal problems, this time: it is down to reduced staffing numbers across the board; airlines that are already cancelling tens of flights per day, and the ‘huge recovery’ of the sector/ desire of people to take holidays… In Portugal, the greatest issues are expected at Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado airport – already heaving under strain (hence the reason the debate has reopened into the necessity to construct a second terminal).
