Erasing the boundaries, every day many planes carry travelers to different cities for new experiences. Portuguese Airlines is a well-known airline that organizes passenger transportation between European and African countries, North and South America. The network currently covers 65 airports in 30 countries.
TAP Portugal provides the most reliable and safe flights, rightfully takes the world leadership in this matter. From the very first day of its existence and to the current moment, the company has only one plane crash on its account.
Historical background
Portuguese Airlines has been leading its history since March 1945. Initially, the airline was called Transportes Aereos Portugueses. The first flights were flights to domestic destinations in Portugal. In 1946, an aircraft owned by the company made its first commercial international flight, connecting the two capitals - itsnational and Spain.
For the next 20-30 years, Portuguese Airlines, already having the status of a national company, very intensively increased its air fleet. At the same time, active work was carried out to win new flight routes and trust among passengers.
In the 70s, having completely changed the composition of the aircraft, the company reached a new level of service, and therefore had to work on the image. The name was changed to TAP Portugal, where the first letters are an abbreviation of the original name. In 1980, the company's logo was also redesigned, and at the same time, the design of the aircraft livery was changed.
The company is one of the most active, constantly carrying out work to modernize the air fleet and equipment, increasing the degree of comfort of flights and the use of airline services. A colorful and informative company website is being developed.
Through this convenient resource, you can book tickets, check-in online for flights and track arrivals and departures.
Air fleet
At the beginning of 2017, the company has 80 aircraft at its disposal. In addition, 60 more have been ordered (receipt dates within 2017-2018).
| Aircraft name | Quantity in stock | Quantity ordered with delivery date 2017 –2018 | Passenger seats in economy –class | Passenger seats in business –classroom |
| Airbus A319-100 | 21 | - | 15 | 113 |
| Airbus A320-200 | 19 | - | 14 | 143 |
| Airbus A330-200 | 16 | - | 24 | 239 –244 |
| Airbus A340-300 | 4 | - | 36 | 232 |
| ATR 72-600 | 8 | - | - | 70 |
| Embraer 190 | 9 | - | - | 110 |
| Airbus A321-200 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 186 |
| Airbus A320neo | - | 15 | - | - |
| Airbus A321neo | - | 24 | - | - |
| Airbus A330-900neo | - | 20 | - | - |
All aircraft are presented in the maximum configuration, providing increased comfort for passengers and the availability of all kinds of modern equipment. Great attention is paid to the necessary security systems and timely detection of faults.
Portuguese Airlines does not save on its passengers. The average age of existing iron birds is 13 years. This is a very low figure among other air carriers at the moment.
Destinations served by the airline
The company's aircraft serve almost a hundred destinations in various countries.
| Africa | Europe | America |
| Ivory Coast | Spain | USA |
| Ghana | Poland | Canada |
| Algeria | Netherlands | Brazil |
| Guinea-Bissau | Germany | |
| Cape Verde | Italy | |
| Mozambique | ||
| Senegal | ||
| Morocco | ||
| Togo |
The company does not stop there and is ready to develop new routes, especially since there is everything necessary for this.
Exploring the Russian skies
The company tried its hand at the market of Russian air carriers in 2009. The test was quite successful, flights are still being carried out from Moscow's Domodedovo airport and St. Petersburg's Pulkovo. At the moment, most of the aircraft connecting Russia with Lisbon and some other destinations belong to the Portuguese Airlines company. The representative office in Moscow is located at Prospekt Mira, 39, and in St. Petersburg - st. Stremennaya, 10.
Thousands of Russian passengers have already experienced the comfort of traveling with this company.
Portuguese Airlines baggage allowance
Passengers of the airline should be aware of the baggage allowance. In many respects they differ from those accepted in Russianairlines.
The following restrictions have been introduced for hand luggage:
- dimensions must not exceed 55 x 40 x 20 cm;
- in economy class it is allowed to carry cargo that occupies a single place up to 8 kg and personal items up to 2 kg;
- business class - 2 pieces up to 8 kg each and up to 2 kg of personal items.
Personal items include a handbag or a computer bag; mobility aids and medical equipment.
Luggage rules are introduced, directly dependent on the country of arrival/departure. Luggage from 23 to 32 kg is allowed for transportation. The weight and number of seats depend on the fare, selected class and loy alty program.
Pets are allowed (depending on the type) in the luggage compartment or in the cabin. In order to fly with your pet, you need to take care of the documents for it in advance, pay for transportation and provide food and water. Booking tickets for flights with animals is possible at least one day before the expected departure.
Pets weighing up to 8 kg are allowed in the cabin, if the weight characteristics are exceeded, transportation is carried out in the luggage compartment. An exception to the rule are guide dogs, for which there is no ban on dimensions and weight for staying in the cabin. Transportation of such dogs for owners will be completely free.
Loy alty program for passengers
For passengers who constantly use the services of the airline, a special loy alty program has been developed. By participating in it, a person accumulates bonus points - miles. And notonly for flights, but also for hotel reservations, car rentals from partner companies.
You can spend points on the flights themselves or to increase the comfort of the flight by purchasing some options in the fare, not only in Portuguese Airlines, but also in alliance companies. Bonuses can pay for a 10-day trip around the world.
Miles can be gifted, for example, to friends or relatives. They can also be accepted as donations to charities.
Portuguese Airlines reviews
Despite such a short period of existence in the Russian market, the company has managed to establish itself as a high-quality and reliable carrier.
All passengers, without exception, respond positively to flights on aircraft of this airline. They note the use of only comfortable models with a wide distance between the rows, comfortable seats, the ability to watch television programs and listen to the radio during the flight.
Food on board satisfies even the pickiest of passengers. They celebrate its variety and freshness of products.
Flight delays are extremely rare. If they are, then they are related to weather conditions. Many passengers note the easy landing and takeoff, which characterizes the professionalism of the company's pilots. Flight attendants are sociable, polite and attentive. Provide blankets if necessaryready to help in any situation.
