TAP Portugal Flights

TAP Air Portugal is a Portuguese airline, headquartered in Lisbon. It’s a 3-star airline, offering great staff service and the best-quality airport. The airline is a part of Star Alliance and has more than 2,500 flights operating every day to national and international airports. It covers 90 destinations in 34+ countries. Despite being branded as a budget airline, TAP Air Portugal has a costly baggage fare.

History

Founded in 1945, the word TAP stands for Transportes Aereos Portugueses. It was renamed TAP Air Portugal in 1979 to make it a recognizable airline worldwide. The first flight of this airline flew from Lisbon to Madrid in 1946 with 11 passengers. Later in 1953, it was privatised. Two years after its launch, the company started domestic services.

Destinations

TAP Air Portugal is a European airline company serving European nations. They also serve South America, North America, and Africa. The airline receives a large number of passengers from South America. Germany, Spain, and France are the most popular European destinations served by this airline. The list of other destinations this airline serves currently includes: {list_destinations}.

Fleet

TAP Air Portugal has 100 aeroplanes, 22 of which are manufactured by ATR and Embraer and the rest by Airbus. Airbus A330 is regarded as its most comfortable and efficient aeroplane.

Check-in procedures

The online check-in procedure for TAP Air Portugal is available 36 hours before your flight. Avoid queues at the airport by completing the check-in on its website. Counter check-in is available at the airport. The flights from/to the US allow a 24-hour check-in period.

Hand and hold luggage allowance

TAP Air Portugal has weight and size restrictions for carry-on bags and other luggage. The airline allows you to carry one personal item for all classes. It must weigh no more than 4.5 pounds. You can bring 2 carry-ons for the executive class. Their weight must be under 17.5 pounds. You are charged an additional fee if the weight of your carry-on goes beyond the limits.

Seat size, space, comfort, and a class of service

The standard seating space for TAP air Portugal can vary by aircraft, but the average seat pitch of the aeroplanes is 31-32 inches. The airline also has seats with larger legroom for an additional price. The legroom is supposed to be 34 inches to accommodate taller and healthier people, but most aircraft are now built with smaller legroom, in order to increase the number of seats. Fortunately, you can choose the legroom for all TAP Air Portugal flights, even those travelling in economy class. Check the flight layout online before booking your tickets.

Service Onboard

The airline offers a taste of Portugal through their delicious meals and snacks to all passengers, though special offers are for those travelling in business class. There is a built-in entertainment system that offers exciting movies, box sets, documentaries, and radio stations on certain flights. You also get newspapers and magazines.