written by Fergusonku296 on 24/10/2019
We will never travel with tap ever again, my husband is portuguese, we went to Portugal and on both flights flight attendants were flirtatious, they were all over him, they had absolutly no manners or professionalism. They comment on how handsome and strong he was, they commented on us hugging and even on our children. My husband would constantly try to stop that harassement and they would stop at nothing and even yelled at him when they did not get what they want. Very rude and harassive, talkative and intrusive. Seems its a cultural thing since pratically all of them behaved the same way.
written by on 11/04/2019
Do not, never, ever use TAP airlines. They are an appalling company. Flight times were changed with NO warning, only realised when trying to check in less than 24 hours before the new flight time. Ruined what had been a pleasant holiday, running around like idiots to meet the new very early morning departure, when we had paid more money for the later flight. It has taken 12 months for TAP to respond to my complaint, and their response is 'Tough luck'. I will fly Ryanair before ever using TAP again. Lets hope they liquidate very soon to save anyone else the experience we had!
written by Newportbeach on 27/09/2017
Flew on a Tap flight to Lisbon. It was late to catch the next TAP flight from Lusbon to US. I was at the ticket counter 1 hour 10 min before the flight. (Their rule is 1 hour before). They would not let us on the flight said we were too late. Shuffled us to customer service. They tell us no other flights to the US to be rebooked on. It's 9AM. They told us if we wanted to get home we would have to go to another place and buy a ticket. But I already have 4 paid tickets to go home? Didn't care and they were rude. The only way home and not to be held hostage by TAP in the Lisbon airport was to purchase 4 tickets for $7200 dollars. Unbelievable experience.
written by Pereira350 on 01/07/2017
Our TAP flight was overbooked and 20 off us were thrown off, not given alternative flights, and given absolutely no instructions about how to claim our compensation. Three months later, I'm still waiting to hear bad from the airline about what to do with our "compensation vouchers," What a terrible airline.
written by johnrod440 on 15/05/2017
London to Porto. Had executive tickets so had the lounges at both airports included. Brilliant service all round. food on board was good. Service was very good during the flight. Bags came out as soon as we arrived at baggage reclaim.
written by Howarda271 on 17/10/2016
Malaga Lisbon. October 2016 Route flown by White Airlines but controlled by TAP for reservations and check in handling . CHAOTIC.. total chaos. telephoning customer service invites a 15 minute minimum wait. dialling option 4 for other enquiries never answers. website states 24/7. they dont answer on Sundays.... Booking process is easy but thats where logic ends. baggage allowance is different for this route and whoever i spoke to gave me different, therefore erroneous information . Depends upon which baggage regulation or operator is consulted. It varies from : 1 bag of 20kgs free to 23 kgs at 75€. or first bag at 20€ then booked online 50€ if paid at check its 50€ **Tap reservations advises this flight is a small Turbo prop and cannot take more than 1 bag per pax...so watch out for that major problem. On booking no one advises that serious problem. FACT according to TAP reservation supervisor. first bag 23kgs free . Limit 1 only extra bag 23 kgs 75€. . HOWEVER at check in online. it permits numerous bags! I tried 5 extra. The supervisor said "Oh if it accepts it online then its OK" duh !! Then on telephone they decided to accept extra 2 bags at 55€ each ! Chaos What advice can I give? TAP -"Take Another Plane" - they live up to the historical reputation so stay away from appalling chaos.
written by flenchik on 10/06/2016
Absolutely terrible frequent flyer programme called Victoria Miles prevented me to earn any points with my original frequent flyer held by Air New Zealand, plus terrible customer service. They have lied that my flight FLIGHT TP 831 FCO / LIS on 29-Aug-15 has been already credited to another Frequent Flyer programme (and it has never been done ) and refused to provide any explanation to my airlines or at least bring any apologies to me. Their customer service stated this is only my problem and completely ignored any other questions and complaints from my side. If you a frequent flyer user I strongly recommend you to avoid any deal with TAP Portugal – then you save your time, money and nerves (the airline service itself is very average but very overpriced).
written by Sandoval75 on 06/03/2016
The only complaint I would have is that on the flight from Newark to Porto the seats on the plane were terribly uncomfortable. I was constantly shifting from side to side...aside from that, the service was great and the food, good. Flight from Porto to Barcelona was comfortable and we had a nice snack. The flight back to Newark was fine----I would fly TAP again.
written by TAP1957 on 18/01/2016
I recently flew to Lisbon from NYC for business. Because of the many bad reviews, I did not fly TAP, but instead flew Lufthansa to Lisbon (via Frankfurt) and United back home to NYC. On my return flight, the United flight (aircraft that appeared to be worn down) was cancelled and United booked me on a TAP flight. This caused me to retrieve my luggage, cram the liquids (wine) I purchased in duty free in my checked luggage, and go back to TAP check in and through security again. However, United apparently never sent my reservation to TAP, and there were no United personnel in the check in area to help me (their booth has a sign saying that it is closed, and they use portable equipment to check in passengers). Eventually I went to a TAP office and they were able to assist me and facilitate a quick trip through security. The airplane appeared to be new, business class seat was comfortable and service was acceptable. Bottom line - don't fly United to Portugal - they seem to be second rate in that country. TAP did not get 5 stars because the flight attendants were not as friendly as I expected in business class - I suspect they weren't expecting to be as busy due to the cancelled United flight. P.S. - the United staff that were there appeared to be doing their best; they just don't appear to have the proper resources.
written by 36Broussard on 31/10/2015
On flights to Funchal via Lisbon we were served a sandwich (plus a choice of hot/cold drinks). The sandwich/roll was mostly bread and on one occasion very wet and soggy bread. The vegetarian roll out was mainly grated carrot and the return flight was inedible (two sticks of palm(?)+ a slice of lettuce and a slice of tomato). The insult was that they wanted me to pay extra for a vegetarian sandwich although I didn't have anything else. This was the worst offering either my friend or I have ever had on any short haul flight.
written by ValentinaHumphries344 on 19/05/2015
I've just had a nightmarish experience with a TAP ( Portuguese Airlines ) ticket from Madrid, Spain to Faro in Portugal, which I bought for a friend. A spelling mistake was made on the passenger's name ( a y instead of a i ) when I bought the ticket. Having realized my mistake, I called TAP Customer Service to correct the spelling on the ticket. I was informed that this had been done for me and that everything was now in order. A week later, on the day of the flight, my friend presented herself on time at the TAP counter at the Madrid airport only to be told that she was not allowed to board the plane because the change of spelling had been made to the booking but not to the ticket !! Having made themselves the mistake in the alteration needed to the ticket or having failed to inform me that I should do so, they proceeded to defraud my friend of her passage telling her that if she wanted to board the plane to Faro, she would have to buy a new ticket for €400 !! The cherry on the top is that I have spent almost two hours calling the TAP offices in London, Madrid and Lisbon and NO ONE has picked up the call ! Whatever you do, DO NOT fly with this company ! It's a madhouse.
written by dubaimafia on 12/05/2015
Flew from LHR to Miami via Lisbon last summer. The flight from Heathrow to Lisbon was spacious and comfortable, flight staff and service was good. The changeover was smooth and easy. The connecting flight (A340) was very cramped maybe because I am 6ft 3 but it was very very tight and the seats were very uncomfortable. I would have rather flown to America in the A319 we took from Heathrow. Staff are very helpful and friendly and food was average. TAP staff in Miami were very helpful, we had 5 extra suitcases each 20kg above our 2 which were free and we paid $70 USD per suitcase and were on our way. Atleast they give you the option to pay for extra suitcases. Overall a good airline just not the long haul sear comfort.
written by 179Holman on 22/03/2015
Manchester to Lisbon and I couldn't ask for more. It started well when the person I dealt with, the check-in supervisor upgraded me and my 4 colleagues as we travelled out to participate in the Lisbon half marathon. The flight was slightly late leaving but arrived on time and we were well informed throughout. Food onboard was of a good standard. Overall a great trip thanks
written by Cgarluehay on 04/11/2014
I wish I had read these reviews prior to booking with TAP. We were travelling with 2 small children from faro to Lisbon and then onto Gatwick. The 1st flight was 5 mins late. A member of tap staff was in arrivals asking for customers travelling onto Gatwick to stand to one side. Us and 4 others waited ten mins or so then were sent to tap transfers where we all stood 20 plus mins until having to complain to staff that we were going to miss our flight. Their response was why are you standing here? We all ran across the airport to find the flight had closed. Staff were indifferent and were utterly unhelpful. We were all left to wander through the airport, trying to find the correct exits, transfer desks etc. staff again at the desk could not care less. We were booked on a flight to Heathrow via Madrid. Our car, with car seats was at Gatwick. We were the lucky ones, others were left over night. Maybe I'm cynical but it felt like we were deliberately delayed by staff. Were they over booked? Horrendous customer service, terrible airline.
written by Stonie on 09/10/2014
TAP are, in my opinion, an economy airline, not a budget one, just like flying used to be! Included 23kg single bag allowance plus 8kg hand baggage allowance. Small meal and drink included and free toilets. Prompt and efficient service, hard working cabin staff and overall, good value for money. Seats are allocated when you pick up your tickets, so no rushing for the "best" seats! I'm confused why there are many reviews here that are negative. If flights are delayed, it's rarely the airlines fault directly. Give them a go - I doubt that you'll be disappointed.
written by RobertBeau on 18/09/2014
Thanks to TAP, my holiday of a lifetime to watch the World Cup in Brazil, was ruined. Their flight was seven hours late taking off from Manchester, meaning I missed my connection to Rio and various world Cup matches. This was in June. I'm still waiting for an apology. In 40 years of flying, I have never come across such an arrogant, unpleasant and uncaring airline.
written by ElsaDaniel439 on 26/08/2014
Although it may be policy to overbook planes it seems to be common practice with this airline and more often than not numerous customers are left without seats due to being put on standby. One employee treated the situation almost as a joke to which I assured him he needed to change his ways. Needless to say I won't be flying with TAP ever again and will advise others to follow suit.
written by Eganrn35 on 19/08/2014
Heathrow to Lisbon flight was cancelled by TAP days before we were due to fly - they didn't tell us. Return flight - we checked in and were allocated seats, at boarding only one of our party was allowed to board as they had over sold the seats. Nine people were prevented from taking the seats they had been allocated. TAP split family groups. Whilst we could not fly our baggage was left on the plane. When the flight left there were at least 5 empty seats on it, which we could have used - we know this because passengers phoned us from the plane. TAP sugggested we should accept flights to Algiers, Geneva, Nice then Heathrow as the best option to get home - 24 hours late. We kept asking to see a manager - refused. After two hours we were told the staff member was taking us to see a manager but she left the desk and never re-appeared. We made our own way to the TAP departures desk (8 of us) and spent another 2 hours arguing for a resolution. Eventually TAP agreed to put us in a hotel overnight, arrange transfers and the following day to fly us from Lisbon to Madrid to catch a British Airways flight to Heathrow. We then spent another two hours trying to get our luggage back. TAP flight staff were poor, meals poor and their management procedures are dreadful. We will never fly with them again.
written by on 16/08/2014
My mother in law had a minor stroke and had to be trasported by TAP to Portugal, we called ahead to inform airline had to call Portugal and make arrangements to have an ambulance ready and surprise surprise there was none arranged after a 2 and half flight waited 1 hour for transport which NEVER arrived landed up having to get a taxi to transport her....this is an uter disgrace after making me pay extra for a business class ticket...if you have elderly or ill parents DO NOT put them on a TAP flight...TAP stands for take another plane as there service is disgasting....I will NEVER ever fly TAP again or any of my relatives...you don't deserve to have an awards...you make us ashamed to say you our Portuguese airline....remember it could be your mother.... Best wishes for you to sort yourselves out before someone dies on ur flight for your disgusting service.....
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