Portugal was the premier destination among the 12 countries named on the UK government’s first travel green list last Friday (7 May); however, despite the confident tone struck in recent weeks by Portugal’s tourism secretary Rita Marques and the country’s tourism authority, airlines and operators have been left in limbo by the government’s decision – just days before international travel is due to restart.
Travel in limbo as Portugal extends state of emergency
Government
James Chapple
14 May 2021
The Portuguese government has extended the country’s state of emergency for a further two weeks to 30 May, casting doubt on hopes of a resumption of leisure travel to the popular destination on Monday (17 May).
The action will impact all of Portugal's national airports
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