Ryanair: "We have 14 aircraft in Porto. TAP has none"

The Ryanair CEO, Eddie Wilson, criticized the Portuguese airport system during the opening of a new hangar in Porto, highlighting the airline's significant investment and job creation. He emphasized Ryanair's commitment to the region, noting the airline's expansion plans and partnerships with local universities. Wilson also addressed the airline's departure from the Azores, attributing it to a broken contract and expressing the need for a more competitive airport system in Portugal to facilitate further growth. The Portuguese government aims to position Porto as a hub for northwest Iberia, with plans to accommodate up to 30 million passengers.