TAP Air Portugal Celebrates 80th Anniversary

TAP Air Portugal Celebrates 80th Anniversary

TAP Air Portugal has celebrated its 80th anniversary, and is marking the occasion with a larger flight network, film and book.The Portuguese national airline was founded on March 14, 1945, by Humberto Delgado. After several preparatory stages, the then called Transportes Aéreos Portugueses conducted its first regular commercial flight on September 19, 1946, between Lisbon and Madrid, in a DC-3 Dakota aircraft. With a fleet of 99 aircraft, this s…

With two arrival flights and their respective departures already canceled, from TAP, Madeira Airport now seems to be operating as normally as possible, given the adverse weather conditions. Two Easyjet flights have already landed. The first (EJU7751) at 8:19am, on time and without setbacks, coming from Porto. The second (EJU7631), coming from Lisbon, landed at 8:45am on a direct route without detours. 0. Image inserted on 05/03/2025 13:06 As for…

TAP Air Portugal Partnering With Avianca On New Lounge At MIA

A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled later this week for a new premium lounge at Miami International Airport. TAP Air Portugal and Avianca are partnering to open a new 6,559-square-foot lounge for premium guests. In addition to food and beverage offerings, the lounge will have showers, relaxation areas, workspaces, and a children’s play area. The lounge is located in the South Terminal at gate J4. MIA is planning to begin construction soon on …

TAP Air Portugal celebrated its 80th anniversary on 17 March, with several initiatives to mark this festive date. The Portuguese national airline was founded on 14 March 1945 by Humberto Delgado. After several preparatory stages, the company, then called Transportes Aéreos Portugueses, made its first regular commercial flight on 19 September 1946, between Lisbon and Madrid, on board a DC-3 Dakota. 80 years later, TAP is Portugal's largest window…

TAP Air Portugal kicks off 80th year with celebratory initiatives

TAP Air Portugal has reached its 80th anniversary this month, and in celebration has launched several initiatives: an advertising film, a book, a new edition of the menu programme, and Status for Life. The airline was founded on 14 March 1945 by Humberto Delgado and, over its lifetime, has accumulated a fleet of 99 aircraft and a route portfolio serving 84 destinations across North America, South America, Africa, and Europe. In 2024, TAP transpo…

TAP Air Portugal celebrated last Friday, March 14, the 80th anniversary of its foundation, executed on the same date in 1945 by Humberto Delgado under the name Portuguese Air Transports. However, the operations did not start until September 19, 1946, when the airline made its first flight, between Lisbon and Madrid, operated with a DC-3 Dakota plane. Eight decades later, the airline is situated as one of the three largest exporting companies in …