Regional Government welcomes Ryanair's intention to invest in the Azores - Communication

Secretaria Regional do Turismo, Mobilidade e Infraestruturas

The Regional Secretariat for Tourism, Mobility and Infrastructures welcomed the news reported by the media on Thursday regarding Ryanair's interest in reopening its Ponta Delgada base.

The Regional Government welcomes Ryanair's position and interest. It is willing, as always, to collaborate in the development of the process, which, according to public information, is being carried out by national government authorities.

It is known that these investment decisions and the underlying processes are complex and depend on various factors, involving different legal requirements and coordination between multiple entities, namely the National Government, the Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) and ANA Aeroportos, the national airport authority. Nevertheless, Ryanair's intention is a clear indication of the attractiveness and potential of the Azores as a tourist destination and a region where investing is beneficial. 

The statements made by Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary, as reported in the media, also demonstrate the validity of the reasons outlined by the Regional Government in 2023. The latter has been strongly opposed to the closure of the Ponta Delgada base and has always maintained that conditions were favourable for its operation at that time.