US authority orders six airlines to repay $600 million in passenger refunds
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) announced enforcement actions against six airlines, which have collectively paid $600 million…
TAP Air Portugal
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Topics related to TAP Air Portugal, including its operations, financial performance, and fleet.
TAP Air Portugal Airbus A321neo aircraft makes first SAF flight
The state-owned flag carrier airline of Portugal, TAP Air Portugal, completed its first flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel…
Serious incident: investigators probe thrust reverser deployment on TAP A320
Danish air accident investigators have released a preliminary report into a serious incident at Copenhagen airport, when thrust…
TAP Air Portugal posts $1.74 billion loss in 2021
TAP Air Portugal recorded a $1.74 billion annual loss in 2021, the airline’s chief executive announced at a…
Ryanair cancels flights in Lisbon, blames TAP for lack of airport slots
Ryanair has stated that it will have to cancel 700 flights and three Lisbon routes (to Tours, Oujda,…
EU to investigate TAP government aid
European Commission will probe whether TAP’s €3.2B restructuring plan complied with EU state aid rules after approving €1.2B…
Ryanair gloats Court’s ruling to tear off bailout of two rivals
The EU General Court sided with Ryanair and ruled against government aid to Air France-KLM and TAP Air…
Emirates deepens partnership with TAP Air Portugal
Emirates and the flag carrier of Portugal TAP Air Portugal signed a Memorandum of Understanding which should help…
TAP Air to cut jobs and reduce fleet size
TAP Air Portugal is reportedly preparing to cut 3,600 jobs and downsize its fleet. The staff cuts would reduce…
Portugal acquires Neeleman share in TAP Air Portugal
The Portuguese government reached an agreement with the private shareholders of the TAP airline. The state will increase…
EU approves €1.2 billion rescue for TAP Air Portugal
The European Commission has given the green light for a €1.2 billion rescue loan destined for Portuguese flag…
TAP Air Portugal becomes first airline to use A330neo for cargo
TAP Air Portugal has operated the first ever cargo-only Airbus A330neo flight after one of its aircraft departed…
Lufthansa negotiates stake in TAP Air Portugal
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) is reportedly engaged in negotiations to acquire a 45% stake in the airline TAP Air…
Pilot error and fatigue explain TAP ATR-72 “bouncing” incident
Portuguese authorities find that pilot error and fatigue were responsible for the incident, which saw a TAP ATR-72…
Two more A330-900neo’s for TAP Air Portugal
Last year in December the Portuguese national carrier, TAP became the first airline in the world to offer…