About TAP Air Portugal
TAP Portugal is the flag carrier airline of Portugal, with its hub based at Lisbon Airport. TAP stands for Transportes Aéreos Portugueses, meaning Portuguese Air Transport. It has a fleet of 100 largely Airbus planes, with only one in five made by other manufacturers.
The airline was established in 1945, just as the Second World War was coming to an end, with its first-ever flight taking place the following year in 1946 from Lisbon to Madrid. The airline was privatised in 1953, but it is now 50% owned by the Portuguese government.
TAP operates an average of 10,000 flights each month to almost 100 destinations around the world - to 34 countries in total.
In addition to 50% ownership by Portugal's government, 45% of the airline is owned by the Atlantic Gateway Consortium and 5% by collaborators and employees as a benefit for their level of service.
| IATA Code | TP |
| Airline Hub | Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) |
| Fleet Size | 87 |
| Number of Destinations | 93 |
| Airline Punctuality | '7.4 out of 10’ rating |
| Alliance | Star Alliance |
| Loyalty Program | TAP Victoria |
| Inflight Magazine | UP Magazine |
| Airline Website | https://www.flytap.com/ |
Further information
Check-in information
TAG Portugal offers the online and airport check-in desk options.
Online Check-In:
Passengers can check in online 36 hours prior to their scheduled flight departure.
Airport Check-In Desk:
The opening and closing time of TAG Portugal airport check-in time depends on the departure airport.
Food on board
Enjoy meals specially prepared for you for free. Tag Portugal offers its passengers the best selection of meals from its on board chefs. The airline caters for passengers’ with dietary preferences including infants. They serve a selection of snacks, fine wines, and beverages depending on the route flown and class of service.
Cabin classes
● Economy Area: Green Seats
● EconomyXtra Area: Red Seats;
● Extra Legroom / Emergency Exit : Emergency Exit Rows
The EconomyXtra offers passengers electrical and USB outlets, priority boarding access, dedicated luggage compartment, and spacious seats.
Executive Class
Executive Class passengers enjoy a world class service onboard. On board the A330, A330neo and A321LRneo, passengers have access to noise-cancelling Phitek headphones, sockets for laptops, a wide selection of in-flight entertainment systems, calm lighting, and amenity kits.
On our A330 fleet, passengers use the Recaro Lie-flat seats with anti-allergy pillows for extra comfort.
TAP Portugal's Business Class or Executive Class' is a premium cabin class, offering more amenities, greater comfort, and a bespoke service delivered by well-trained on board crew.
Passengers indulge in a gourmet dining experience, with a range of selected meals inspired by Portuguese cuisine.
The airline offers passengers an extensive wine list, including some of the finest wines from Portugal. Each passenger receives a special Business Class amenity kit. Some flights give passengers duvets.
Baggage information
Hand Baggage
The airline allows the following hand baggage allowance:
Economy Class: Tag Portugal permits only a piece of bag weighing not more than 8kg
Business Class: Two pieces of bags not weighing more than 8kg each. The maximum dimensions of each bag should not exceed 115cm.
Checked Baggage
Economy Class: Checked baggage must not exceed 23 kg.
Business Class: Bag must not exceed 32kg especially flights from Brazil. The maximum dimensions of each bag should not exceed 158 cm.
Checked baggage allowance depends on the fare purchased and the route flying.
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