EasyJet threatened to disrupt air links between the mainland and Madeira, a partir de Lisboa e do Porto, after parliament approved the entry into force of the new mobility allowance regime.
The State budget for 2020 (OE2020), now approved, determines that the new rules take effect on the day following the publication of the document, passing the locals to pay only the price stipulated for the airline tickets round trip – 86 euros for residents and 65 euros for students -, without having to advance amounts subject to reimbursement.
For easyJet, the implementation of these measures requires the expulsion of the low cost of a liberalized market, by a political decision, and will force the company to stop the two existing domestic routes between Madeira and the Portuguese mainland.
EasyJet stresses that the disruption of connections from Lisbon and Porto It will have a huge negative impact both on people's lives, as tourism and the economy of the entire region.
A note that has been sent, the company says that, after the approval of the new mobility allowance model Madeira, easyJet reiterates, uma vez mais, You can not implement the changes required by the same.
EasyJet is responsible, along with the Portuguese TAP, by regular daily flights between Madeira and the mainland, as well as other destinations.
We operate international routes to Madeira from 2007 and provide domestic services from 2008, with recognized benefits for residents of the region, ensuring greater competition and availability of lower fares for all, notes the statement of the air company based in the UK.
