“Reduced visibility forces flag carrier to suspend inter-island operations; passengers should contact customer service”
The dense layer of dry fog covering the Cape Verde archipelago once again severely affected domestic air traffic on Tuesday, February 17. Due to poor visibility at the main airports, Cabo Verde Airlines (CVA) was forced to cancel a total of 11 domestic flights, affecting hundreds of passengers who were planning to travel between the islands.
Impact on the transportation network
The suspensions affected critical routes connecting Praia to the islands of Maio, Sal, Boa Vista, and Fogo, as well as connections between Sal and São Vicente. In an official statement, the airline apologized for the inconvenience caused, emphasizing that the safety of passengers and crew is the absolute priority in the face of this recurring weather phenomenon.
Detailed list of canceled flights
To assist our readers, we have compiled data on the connections affected today:
Passenger guidelines
The company recommends that affected passengers do not travel to airports without first obtaining updated information. Assistance is being provided through digital and telephone channels: email customer.service@caboverdeairlines.com or by phone +238 350 0150. The resumption of operations depends on the improvement of weather conditions in the coming hours.
Editorial Note: The statements and data published are based on the airline's official update and do not represent a guarantee that further cancellations will not occur if the fog persists.
Remember that dry haze, caused by dust from the Sahara Desert, is one of the biggest challenges to air traffic in Cape Verde, especially in the winter and early spring months, when the phenomenon intensifies.
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Primary source: Official update from Cabo Verde Airlines (February 17, 2026).
