TAP Airlines is an excellent option for travelers who want to fly to Europe but don’t like long-haul flights. The airline connects fliers from major US airport hubs to Europe with an easy stopover in Lisbon.
TAP’s fleet is modern and efficient, with the A330neo jets featuring two Rolls Royce engines that burn less fuel than older models. This saves TAP about $5,500 per flight and improves customer comfort.
Business Class
TAP Air Portugal offers business class on its long-haul fleet of Airbus A330 and Airbus A330neo aircraft. This is TAP’s most premium cabin class, which provides greater comfort and more amenities than economy class.
The airline also has a refurbished Premium Lounge in Lisbon, which is available to business class passengers and Star Alliance Gold members in all cabins. The lounge is equipped with a manned bar that prepares craft cocktails and a wide variety of Portuguese wines.
TAP also offers a selection of on-flight meals that range from carrot and ginger soup, to warm bread rolls or rustic bread slices, to a choice of three main courses. All of the meals are cooked to order.
Economy Class
Economy Class is TAP’s cheapest cabin class and is available on flights between the US and Europe. It includes a carry-on bag (up to 17-6 pounds / 8 kilograms) and one personal item.
TAP’s economy class seats are fairly comfortable with a reclining seat and headrest. The only downside is that there are not many seats to choose from and you might have to face someone who booked the same seat.
If you’re flying on a long-haul flight, Executive Class offers more space and comfort. The seats are more spacious and offer a reclining seat and USB charging sockets.
TAP has a modern fleet of planes, most under five years old, and offers an excellent network in Europe. Their cheap fares are worth considering, especially on long-haul flights.
Check-in
Tap airlines have several effective check-in methods to make your trip comfortable and convenient. These include online, self-check-in, and mobile check-in.
Passengers can also choose a premium check-in service to avoid long queues at the airport and get fast service. This service is available for gold/ silver cardholders, plus passengers, miles cardholders, and executive club members.
The opening and closing times for check-in differ from airport to airport, so be sure to read the official website before you fly.
For the ease of passengers, TAP Air Portugal offers multiple options for checking in. Its online check-in is available 36 hours before the flight.
You can also check in at the airport with a kiosk machine. The process is simple and requires a few steps to complete the check-in formalities. You can also contact TAP Air customer service for assistance if you need any help.
Flights
TAP airlines offer a number of different flights. They have long-haul routes to North and South America and short-haul services to Europe.
On the long-haul side, TAP’s fleet is one of the newest in the industry. The average age of the fleet dropped to 3.9 years in early 2020, from 15 years in 2018.
In economy, TAP’s seats are comfortable and have extra reclining that’s great for napping on long-haul flights. They also have seatback personal entertainment systems and in-seat power outlets.
TAP’s cabin crew are super friendly and they do their best to make sure passengers have a pleasant flight.
TAP is a member of Star Alliance, so passengers can earn and redeem miles with other Star members. However, it’s a good idea to check the cash price of your ticket before you redeem your miles.