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Cabo Verde Airlines warns of possible delays to Lisbon

By , based on Expresso das Ilhas

Cabo Verde Airlines warns of possible delays to LisbonAnna Zvereva from Tallinn, Estonia · CC BY-SA 2.0

Cabo Verde Airlines warns that its flights VR606 and VR607 to Lisbon could be disrupted on 11 and 12 November by bad weather. Portugal has declared a state of alert across mainland territory and closed schools and non-essential public services, according to Expresso das Ilhas.

Cape Verde’s airline, Cabo Verde Airlines, warns of possible delays on its Lisbon service due to adverse weather forecast in Portugal on 11 and 12 November. According to a company statement, flights VR606 and VR607, scheduled for Wednesday, could be affected, with schedule changes or other operational adjustments.

The airline asks passengers to follow updates and confirm the status of their flight before going to the airport. Portugal expects two days of heavy rain, strong winds and flood risks, especially on Wednesday. The Portuguese government has declared a state of alert across mainland territory and ordered the closure of schools and non-essential public services, as well as the suspension of outdoor activities. These measures are part of storm Charles, which is hitting the country.

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