Yesterday, Wednesday, 10 May, a malfunction in the fuel supply system, operated by the Fuel Operation Group (GOC – Grupo Operacional de Combustíveis), caused significant disruptions in Humberto Delgado Airport, in Lisbon. In order to deal with this anomaly, which was beyond its control, and to limit the impact on passengers, ANA Aeroportos de Portugal activated an emergency plan that enabled the return to normalcy today, Thursday, 11 May, by 10:30 am.

In response to the anomalous situation, ANA activated a crisis device that enabled airlines to track and assist its passengers. Rest areas were created and 328 beds were made available in the terminal to passengers who could not be accommodated elsewhere, along with the over 1000 meals which were distributed.

As an alternative to the malfunctioning fuel distribution system, four tanker trucks were used to fuel the planes. After the repair of the anomaly in the system – operation and maintenance of which falls upon the responsible oil companies –, ANA Aeroportos de Portugal, with the support of the Portuguese authorities, was able to restore normal functioning of the airport operations in record time.

ANA thanks the passengers for the patience and understanding they showed during this abnormal situation and decided to make a request for the competent authorities to identify the exact causes of this anomalous situation.