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Does TAP Portugal have comfortable seats?

TAP offers two Economy Class experiences: Comfort seats (red seats) and Standard seats (green seats). Choose how you want to travel on Medium-Haul flights! Sandwiches, snacks and beverages available for purchase on our in-flight sales menu. Ask for the menu whenever you want and buy the products you wish.



TAP Air Portugal's seat comfort is generally praised in their Business Class but receives mixed reviews in Economy. Their long-haul fleet, dominated by the Airbus A330neo, features "full-flat" seats in Business Class with a 1-2-1 layout, ensuring every passenger has direct aisle access. In Economy, the seats are split into two zones: "EconomyXtra" (the red seats) which offer extra legroom (32-34 inches) and a deeper recline, and "Standard" (the green seats) which have a tighter 28-31 inch pitch. While the seats themselves are modern and ergonomically designed by Recaro, the standard pitch can feel cramped for taller passengers on 8-hour flights. In 2026, TAP's unique "Stopover" program remains a highlight, but for maximum comfort, it is highly recommended to pay the small upgrade fee for the EconomyXtra section.

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In the AirlineRatings.com survey for 2022 TAP Air Portugal was ranked 5th. TAP Air Portugal's CEO Christine Ourmières-Widener (below) said: “This honours us very much. We will continue to relentlessly position safety as a top priority.”

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United Airlines offers fully lie-flat seating on many of its domestic routes. In fact, if you're traveling a long-haul itinerary with pairings between New York, Denver, D.C., Honolulu, Texas, Los Angeles, Orlando or San Francisco, there's a strong chance the premium cabin will include fully lie-flat seats.

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Safety. Swiss International Air Lines has implemented robust safety management systems, encompassing comprehensive pilot training programs, thorough aircraft maintenance protocols, and advanced safety technologies to be the safest airline. According to Airline Ratings, it deserves a 7/7 mark in regards to safety.

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TAP Portugal is Certified as a 3-Star Airline for the quality of its airport and onboard product and staff service.

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The top 10 safest airlines 2023
  • Qantas.
  • Air New Zealand.
  • Etihad Airways.
  • Qatar Airways.
  • Singapore Airlines.
  • TAP Air Portugal.
  • Emirates.
  • Alaska Airlines.


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Then in 2020, another agreement was made to buy David Neeleman's indirect stake, further increasing the government's holding to about 72.5%. And in December 2021, TAP Air Portugal became a wholly state-owned carrier after the government became the sole owner.

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