Mon, 28 Apr 2025

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 Flights cancelled in Portugal and Spain due to power cut

Some 96 departing flights from Portuguese airports have been grounded so far, while 45 have been called off from Spain.
Flight Cancellations:
* Portugal: 96 departing flights grounded, with Lisbon airport affected the most (29.6% departure cancellations)
* Spain: 45 flights cancelled, with Barcelona and Madrid airports impacted
* No UK to Spain flights were scrapped Transport Disruptions:
* Trains cancelled due to power outages
* Traffic lights affected, leading to road closures in some areas
* Public transport severely disrupted, affecting travel to airports Airport Operations:
* Lisbon airport limited its flow rates, causing delays and cancellations
* Air traffic control unaffected by power outage, with backup generators kicking in Roads and Transport:
* Traffic lights turned off in Spain, leading to road congestion
* Metro stations plunged into darkness in Portugal
* Medium and long-distance trains unlikely to resume normal service on Monday Airlines' Response:
* Iberia offering passengers the option to reschedule flights due to power outage disruptions
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