TAP Portugal
TAP Portugal is a Portuguese airline, officially known as Transportes Aéreos Portugueses. Today, Tap Portugal is the flag carrier airline of Portugal, with a network of over 80 destinations in 30 countries, a member of Star Alliance.
History of TAP Portugal
TAP Portugal has a rich history that dates back to its founding in 1945. The airline's first flight took off in September 1946, connecting Lisbon to Madrid. Initially, the airline started as a state-owned enterprise and gradually expanded its operations to serve both domestic and international destinations.
TAP Portugal Fleet
TAP Portugal has a modern fleet of over 100 aircraft . As of 2022, the airline operates a diverse range of aircraft, mainly Airbus, including A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, and A330neo models. These aircraft are known for their efficiency, reliability, and passenger comfort, ensuring a pleasant travel experience for TAP Portugal customers.
TAP Portugal Staff and Services
With a team of over 6000 employees, the airline emphasizes the importance of teamwork, innovation, and customer service excellence. TAP Portugal values diversity and brings together individuals from various backgrounds and cultures, creating a vibrant and inclusive work environment.
TAP Portugal's user-friendly website and mobile app offer passengers a convenient and hassle-free travel experience. These digital platforms provide a range of features designed to simplify the booking process, enhance trip management, and keep travelers informed every step of the way.
In 2022, Tap Portugal carried over 13 million passengers, making it one of the largest airlines in Portugal and a significant player in the European aviation market.
TAP Portugal Loyalty Program
TAP Portugal offers a loyalty program called "TAP Miles&Go" to reward its frequent flyers. As members of this program, passengers earn miles for every flight they take with TAP Portugal or its partner airlines. These miles can be redeemed for various benefits, such as free flights, upgrades, extra baggage allowance, and access to exclusive airport lounges.
TAP Miles&Go has multiple tiers, each offering different privileges based on the member's level of engagement with the airline. Higher-tier members enjoy additional perks, including priority check-in, priority boarding, and personalized assistance throughout their travel journey.
TAP Portugal Network
TAP Portugal's main hub is Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), with additional focus cities including Porto Airport (OPO) and Faro Airport (FAO). Some of the popular destinations served by Tap Portugal include:
- New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK),
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR),
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG),
- Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS),
- São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU),
- Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG),
- Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD),
- Dubai International Airport (DXB).
TAP Portugal Compensation
Our recent data indicates that 21 passengers of Tap Portugal cancelled or delayed flights submitted their flight compensation claims for the amount of 7400 EUR for the last 7 days.
Data shown are estimates, based on internal databases.
Tap Portugal, like other European Union airlines, adheres to the EU 261 regulation of 2004 (EC No 261/2004), which provides rights and protections to passengers in cases of flight delays, flight cancellations, and denied boarding. Under this regulation, passengers may be entitled to compensation, assistance, and reimbursement of expenses, depending on the circumstances of the flight disruption.
In case you have experienced a Tap Portugal flight delay, cancellation or another disruption, you can easily check your flight compensation using the flight compensation calculator below.
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