Ryanair launches offer to ‘rescue’ TAP passengers affected by strike

  • ECO News
  • 5 December 2022

The campaign is aimed at passengers with cancelled TAP flights and includes routes connecting Lisbon to cities such as London, Brussels, Dublin, Funchal, Ponta Delgada or Venice.

Ryanair wants to take advantage of the strike by TAP crew members to attract new customers to its routes. This Monday, the Irish airline put tickets on sale to “save” passengers affected by flight cancellations on routes to London, Brussels or Funchal.

“Ryanair, Portugal’s number one airline, launched ‘rescue fares’ starting at €49.99 to accommodate the 50,000 Portuguese citizens/visitors affected by TAP’s massive cancellations on December 8 and 9 because of a two-day cabin crew strike,” the Irish carrier said in a statement.

The campaign is aimed at passengers with cancelled TAP flights and includes routes connecting Lisbon to cities such as London, Brussels, Dublin, Funchal, Ponta Delgada or Venice. From Porto, tickets to London, Funchal or Luxembourg are available.

“Ryanair is, once again, saving the day,” explains Elena Cabrera, country manager for Portugal and Spain, quoted in the statement. “While TAP’s massive cancellations ruin customers’ travel plans, Ryanair continues to operate with full schedules,” she adds.

TAP cabin crew have advanced with a strike notice for December 8 and 9. This Tuesday, there will be a new general meeting of the National Civil Aviation Flight Staff Union (SNPVAC), where the strike should be confirmed.