Portugal Resident1d agoHotel, culture hub or council offices? Faro weighs future of old beer brewery
A cultural centre, a hotel or new municipal offices. Those are the three main options now being considered for the future of Faro’s long-debated old beer brewery, Fábrica da Cerveja, The post Hotel, culture hub or council offices? Faro weighs future of old beer brewery appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News3d agoA smooth arrival at Faro Airport
Arriving at Faro Airport from Bristol at 8.15pm on Monday evening, the experience was refreshingly straightforward. All the passport gates were working, every immigration booth was manned, and passengers were moving through efficiently.
The Portugal News4d agoThree-hour flight, three-hour airport wait? Brits spark online debate on Faro Airport
A social media post comparing a three-hour flight from Manchester to Faro with an alleged three-hour wait at the airport has sparked a lively debate about long queues, Brexit and the impact on Algarve tourism.
The Portugal News29 OctDiscovering the centre of Faro
Often overlooked by visitors who head straight to the Algarve’s beaches and resorts, Faro is actually a lovely place to spend a day.
The Portugal News28 OcteasyJet strike announced in Portugal for December
Cabin crew based in Lisbon, Porto and Faro are planning a five-day strike, with potential disruption to flights during the Christmas travel period.
The Portugal News27 OctA smooth getaway from Faro Airport today
Passengers leaving Faro Airport today reported a remarkably hassle-free experience, with no queues at immigration or security and staff praised for their friendly assistance.
The Portugal News26 OctNew licences for Portugal’s airports
Portugal’s aviation regulator has issued ground-handling licences to SPdH, the company owned by Menzies Aviation, for services at Lisbon, Porto and Faro airports.
Portugal Resident20 OctAlgarve CDS-PP calls for more Faro flights following Lufthansa-TAP deal
The Algarve branch of the CDS-PP party has welcomed the selection of Lufthansa as a strategic partner for TAP Air Portugal but is calling on the government to ensure the The post Algarve CDS-PP calls for more Faro flights following Lufthansa-TAP deal appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News13 OctBritish Airways flight to Faro forced to turn back to London after reported window fracture
A British Airways flight from London Gatwick to Faro was forced to turn back this Tuesday morning, 13 October, after damage was reported to one of the aircraft’s windows.
Portugal Resident12 OctAlgarve students return triumphant from UK diplomacy conference
Students from the Agrupamento de Escolas Silves Sul received a hero’s welcome at Faro Airport on Sunday evening after returning from a successful Model United Nations (MUN) conference in Manchester, The post Algarve students return triumphant from UK diplomacy conference appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Algarve Daily News2 OcteasyJet cabin crew begin five-day strike at Faro Airport, as 443 flights cancelled across Portugal
easyJet cabin crew across Portugal have begun a five-day strike, with the airline operating a reduced schedule limited to minimum services and flights operated by crews from other European bases.
Algarve Daily News2 OctChega blow off steam over Algarve’s railway woes: Populist politicians make big promises for trains after experiencing problems first-hand
Portugal’s Chega party says it is drawing up a new railway plan for the Algarve, proposing changes to the route, journey times and connections to main population centres, also including Faro Airport, Lisbon, and southern Spain.
The Portugal News2 OctLanding at Faro Airport
After a run of storm warnings, Faro looks almost dreamlike from a plane.
The Portugal News19 SeptArriving at Faro Airport
The Algarve adventure began today with an arrival at Faro Airport at 9:35am, following a easyJet flight from Luton. The flight arrived on schedule, but the passengers were soon faced with an unexpectedly lengthy wait at border control.
Algarve Daily News18 SepteasyJet crew to strike in October and December: Disruption expected at Faro, Lisbon, and Porto airports
easyJet cabin crew have approved strike action from 2 to 6 October and again from 19 to 23 December, with around 500 scheduled flights expected to be affected during the first strike period.
Algarve Daily News16 SeptFaro Airport continues to strain under queue pressure as biometric border checks are reinstated in Portugal
Biometric checks for all passengers arriving in Portugal from outside the Schengen area have been running for a week, with the process operating smoothly at most Portuguese airports, with Faro the notable exception.
The Portugal News15 SeptFaro Airport security queues: An insider tip
Passengers flying from Faro Airport may want to allow a little extra time for security.
Portugal Resident14 SeptFaro Airport under most pressure as full biometric checks begin
Faro Airport is experiencing the greatest pressure in Portugal from the introduction of mandatory biometric border checks, although police say the new system is generally operating without major disruption. Since The post Faro Airport under most pressure as full biometric checks begin appeared first on Portugal Residen
Algarve Daily News9 SeptFlights cancelled at Faro Airport over technical failure affecting UK’s air traffic control system
A technical failure affecting the UK’s air traffic control system led to the cancellation today of nine flights between London and Portuguese airports, among at least 250 flights disrupted across the UK.
Portugal Resident3 SeptBritish child who witnessed murder in Albufeira aparthotel turns 4 in hospital
The child of the British woman stabbed to death, allegedly by her partner, in Albufeira on Tuesday evening has been recovering from injuries in Faro Hospital as relatives take flights The post British child who witnessed murder in Albufeira aparthotel turns 4 in hospital appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News26 AugSmooth Operations in Faro Airport
It was around 11 o’clock last night when a flight from Edinburgh arrived at Faro Airport, and we wanted to show you what the new EES machines were actually like in practice.
The Portugal News16 AugFaro Airport: Through Border Control in Under 5 Minutes
Arriving at Faro Airport and through border control in less than five minutes — even with three flights arriving within the same ten-minute period.
The Portugal News13 AugFaro Airport Arrivals: No Queues This Morning!
Passengers arriving at Faro Airport in the Algarve have enjoyed a particularly smooth start to the day, with no queues visible in the arrivals lounge this morning.
The Portugal News13 AugIs the Saudi Arabian Crown Prince on holiday in the Algarve?
Besides the announcement that Mohammed bin Salman would spend some time in Madeira, the Royal Saudi Arabian aeroplanes are parked at Faro Airport.