Praia, Sept. 2, 2025 (Lusa) - The Cabo Verde airline Transportes Aéreos de Cabo Verde (TACV) announced on Tuesday that it is negotiating the lease of two additional planes in order to respond to "recent operational disruptions" and improve the regularity of connections.

"Negotiations for the lease of two aeroplanes are aimed at strengthening the continuity and efficiency of inter-island air links," the company explained.

The measure comes in the wake of operational problems in recent days and aims to increase seat availability, ensure greater comfort when travelling between the islands and keep passenger safety a priority.

"With this reinforcement, we reaffirm our commitment to offering a quality service and responding to the growing demand for national air transport," added TACV.

On Monday, the company announced that it was using Boeing aircraft and that it had chartered a ship from CV Interilhas to ensure domestic connections, following failures in two aircraft on Sunday that led to a temporary stoppage.

The two aircraft landed safely at Nelson Mandela International Airport in Praia and passengers were disembarked in accordance with safety procedures.

Following the operational incidents, TACV "immediately activated" the emergency plan and set up a team to investigate the incidents.

For this Tuesday, TACV has 17 flights planned, and expects to carry more than 1,500 passengers.

At the same time, it is reinforcing its maritime connections between the island of Fogo and Praia.

Since the end of 2024, the company has operated four planes on inter-island connections, but in recent weeks it has seen cancellations, leaving passengers stranded due to operational problems and fleet limitations.

About a week ago, the president of the Cabo Verde Association of Travel and Tourism Agencies, Marvela Rodrigues, warned of the repetition of these constraints, especially during periods of high demand.

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