The same rule changes have already driven Ryanair away from the Azores and may mean that easyJet does not plan to resume operations to the Azores archipelago.

The same media outlet says the Government has already tried to get easyJet to return to the Azores; however, this was not possible because the Parliament's proposals make the route uncompetitive.

The British airline is primarily concerned about the end of the maximum reimbursement limit for trips between the mainland and the Autonomous Regions.

The Secretary of State for Infrastructure stated in Parliament that "EasyJet confirmed that it would no longer operate flights with the changes being made in this house. If they want to maintain this issue, they should reflect on the changes, namely the maximum limit."

Quoted by the Jornal Económico, easyJet says it is monitoring the legislative process and will assess the continuation of flights to Madeira.