Government says it is ‘attentive and concerned’ about problems at airports

The government said on Tuesday it was “attentive and concerned” about the situation at the airports, maintaining “constant contact” with ANAC and ANA to address issues identified, according to a Deco response that Lusa had access to.

The letter from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing was sent to Deco after the consumer protection association called on the government and the National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) to intervene to protect the interests of passengers affected by the cancellation of flights in Lisbon. days, whose right to assistance “does not apply”.

“The government is aware and concerned about the unrest that has affected European airports as well as airports in Portugal,” the ministry, led by Pedro Nuno Santos, said in a response.