LISBON, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- As dawn breaks over Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport, the departure halls are already crowded with passengers waiting for delayed flights. For many travelers in 2025, this scene has become all too familiar - an unwelcome prelude to holidays or business trips in one of Europe's most tourism-dependent countries.
Portugal now holds the dubious distinction of being a European leader in flight disruptions, raising questions about whether the nation's infrastructure can support its rapidly expanding tourism sector. AirHelp reports that in 2025, Portugal had the highest rate of affected passengers, overtaking Greece.
