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Routes details the latest new route announcements, as well as the services returning to carriers’ networks.

TAP Air Portugal has reinstated its service between the Azores and Boston after nearly two decades.

Routes’ latest Europe market round-up, featuring new route launches, capacity changes and news.

The airline has added an additional 20 routes to its schedule, including three from its new Amsterdam base.

The Government of the Azores has been working to protect local residents while creating conditions for the entry of new operators into the market, as they can generate added value to the region. For a long time flights from the Azores to both Lisbon and Porto have been restricted to being flown by local airline SATA and Portugal flag carrier TAP Portugal, both state controlled.