Powered by 4 Pratt & Witney R-2000 radial engines with propeller propulsion, the airline operated the service with 4 crew members and up to 86 passengers.  At the time, cruising altitude was only 22,000 feet at an average speed of 227 mph or 365 km/h with all maintenance performed by British European Airways (BEA).  Nowadays the service is operated by a modern Airbus A319/320 fleet, flying twice as fast, carrying twice as many customers and almost double the altitude!

Today, TAP Portugal is the leading Portuguese airline and a member of Star Alliance* since March 14, 2005.  Its operational hub at Lisbon is a key European gateway for the crossroads of Africa, North / South America, where TAP stands out as the leading European carrier in operations to Brazil.  The company’s worldwide network comprises of 59 destinations in 26 countries (from June 10th - 62 destinations in 29 countries).  On average, TAP currently operates over 1,850 weekly flights using a modern fleet of 53 Airbus aircraft, to which add another 16 aircraft operating in PGA´s colours, the European regional carrier acquired by TAP in 2007.  Pursuing its customer focused orientation, TAP continuously strives to deliver safe, reliable and superior products & services tailored to meet customers’ expectations.