Flying in Economy
We lead by being different: modern, spacious and comfortable planes. Designed with the help of leading Portuguese companies, with first class materials and Recaro seats in all classes.
Whenever you book your flight, select what is most important for your journey: choose the TAP product that suits you better and where you want to be seated.
Check the table below to see if EconomyXtra includes the TAP product
you purchased.
| tap|discount | tap|basic | tap|classic | tap|plus | Miles&Go Gold | |
| EconomyXtra | chargeable | chargeable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Economy | chargeable | chargeable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Extra Legroom/ Emergency exit | chargeable | chargeable | ✓* | ✓* | ✓ |
Long haul
We are now offering you the option to choose a seat in your favorite part of the aircraft where you feel most comfortable. We have created three areas* in the economy class cabin:
- EconomyXtra area – red seats;
- Extra Legroom / Emergency exit - emergency exit rows;
- Economy area - green seats.
Your long-haul flight can be Xtraordinary
The EconomyXtra area was designed for you: if comfort is paramount to you, this is the area where you will find everything you need for a trip with a top-notch service.
EconomyXtra benefits on long-haul flights:
Traveling on EconomyXtra gives you priority boarding access*: no hurry and no queues so you can get the most out of your TAP experience. Seats are located in the front rows, the quietest area in the aircraft. Spacious seats to give you maximum comfort during your trip.
In addition to these benefits, EconomyXtra also offers: dedicated luggage compartment, electrical and USB outlets for your device, tablet holder, reclining seats, and more legroom.
* Priority boarding from January 2020.
| EconomyXtra |
Extra Legroom / Emergency exit |
Economy | |
| Extra legroom | 34" | 31" | 31" |
| Reclinable seats | 7" | 5" | 5" |
| Priority boarding access (from January 2020) | yes | no | no |
| Front rows seat reservation | yes | no | no |
| Dedicated luggage compartment | yes | no | no |
| In seat power outlets & USB ports* | yes | no | no |
| Quietest area | yes | no | no |
Long haul amounts
| Economy | EconomyXtra area | Extra Legroom / Emergency extra | |
| Intercontinental flights (except Lisbon / Sao Paulo / Lisbon & Lisbon / San Francisco / Lisbon, operated by A330-900) | 32 EUR / 42 USD / 52 CAD | 55 EUR / 70 USD / 90 CAD | 90 EUR / 110 USD / 140 CAD |
| Intercontinental flights (operated by A330-900) | 32 EUR / 42 USD / 52 CAD | 60 EUR / 75 USD / 95 CAD | 90 EUR / 110 USD / 140 CAD |
| Intercontinental flights (Lisbon / Sao Paulo / Lisbon & Lisbon / San Francisco / Lisbon, operated by A330-900) | 32 EUR / 42 USD / 52 CAD | 70 EUR / 88 USD / 112 CAD | 90 EUR / 110 USD / 140 CAD |
Medium haul: economy can be Xtraordinary!
TAP offers two on board experiences in economy: EconomyXtra (red seats) and Economy (green seats). Choose how you want to travel on medium haul flights.
| EconomyXtra* |
Economy | |
| Extra legroom | 33" | 28" |
| Front rows seat reservation | yes | no |
| Reclinable and more spacious seats | yes | no |
| Adjustable headrest | yes | no |
| In seat power outlets & USB ports | yes | no |
| Tablet holder | yes | no |
| Meal and drinks*** | Hot meals** and drinks | Snack and drinks |
**On main meals, on flights longer than 1h 45min (except on Portugal domestic flights and the routes of Gatwick and Heathrow).
***Change in service starting on the 27th October 2019.
EconomyXtra amounts
If you have purchased a tap|discount or tap|basic product no need to worry! You still have the opportunity to buy EconomyXtra and guarantee that your flight is even more comfortable.
| Economy | EconomyXtra | Extra Legroom / Emergency exit | |
| Portugal*, Spain** and Morocco | 12 EUR / 15 USD / 20 CAD | 20 EUR / 25 USD / 30 CAD | 20 EUR / 25 USD / 30 CAD |
| Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, France, United Kingdom***, Ireland and Italy | 14 EUR / 18 USD / 23 CAD | 25 EUR / 30 USD / 40 CAD | 25 EUR / 30 USD / 40 CAD |
| Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland**, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Russia** and Sweden | 16 EUR / 20 USD / 26 CAD | 28 EUR / 35 USD / 45 CAD | 28 EUR / 35 USD / 45 CAD |
| Israel**, Ivory Coast**, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana**, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea-Conakry, Senegal, Gambia and Sao Tome** | 20 EUR / 25 USD / 30 CAD | 30 EUR / 40 USD / 50 CAD | 30 EUR / 40 USD / 50 CAD |
**Madrid, Helsinki, Moscow, Tel Aviv, Abidjan, Accra and São Tomé routes, the meal in economy class is the same in both areas of the aircraft, while other characteristics of EconomyXtra are maintained.
*** On Gatwick and Heathrow routes hot meals are not available.
Note: This ancillary service is not refundable. You may change to other dates, as long as the seat booked is of the same value or superior (by paying the difference).
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There are three ways to book:
- During the booking process;
- While checking-in online;
- At Managing your Booking.
- The seat selected by the Client during the booking process may be altered to another with similar characteristics.
- The reservation of your seat, as well as that of an extra seat, must be made in advance and will be subject to the fare conditions of the ticket (applicable rates on Discount and Basic fares).
- Seat reservation subject to availability.
- Non-refundable.
- These services are available only on flights operated by TAP and TAP Express.
Find out all there is to know about our new seats!
A330
|
Aircraft |
Area | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
| A330 neo | Extra Legroom Area / Emergency exit |
57" (145 cm) | 17.4" ( 44 cm) | 10° |
| Preferential Area | 34" (86 cm) | 13º | ||
| Standard Area | 31" (79 cm) | 10º | ||
| A330 - 2001 | Extra Legroom Area / Emergency exit |
55" (140 cm) | 17.3" (44 cm) | 10º |
| Preferential Area | 34'' (86 cm) | 13º | ||
| Standard Area | 32'' (81 cm) | 10º | ||
| A330 - 2002 | Economy | 31" (79 cm) | 17.3" (44 cm) | 12° |
(2) Measurements of the six non-modernised aircraft.
A321
|
Aircraft |
Area | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
| A321 neo / A321 |
Extra Legroom Area / Emergency exit |
48'' (121,90 cm) | 17.5'' (44,45 cm) |
8,4° ** |
| EconomyXtra Area | 33'' (83,82 cm)* | 8,4° | ||
| Standard Area | 28'' (71,12 cm) | 17.3'' (43,94 cm) | - |
** The red zone emergency exit. The green chair in the emergency exit does not recline.
A320
|
Aircraft |
Area | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
| A320 neo / A320 |
Extra Legroom Area / Emergency exit |
34'' (86,36 cm) | 17.5'' (44,45 cm) | 8,4° ** |
| EconomyXtra Area | 33'' (83,82 cm)* | 8,4° |
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| Standard Area | 28'' (71,12 cm) | 17.3'' (43,94 cm) | - |
** Red zone emergency exit. The green chair in the emergency exit does not recline.
A319
|
Aircraft |
Area | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
| A319 |
Extra Legroom Area / Emergency exit |
33'' (83,82 cm) | 17.5'' (44,45 cm) |
8,4° ** |
| EconomyXtra Area | 33'' (83,82 cm)* | 8,4° |
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| Standard Area | 28'' (71,12 cm) | 17.3'' (43,94 cm) | - |
** Red zone emergency exit. The green chair in the emergency exit does not recline.
Embraer
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Aircraft |
Area | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
| Embraer 195 / Embraer 190 |
Extra Legroom Area / Emergency exit |
39.5" (100,33 cm) | 21.25" (53,98 cm) | 9° |
| Preferential Area* | 34'' (86,36 cm) | |||
| Standard Area | 31" (78,74 cm) |
ATR
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Aircraft |
Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
| ATR 72 | 30" (76,2 cm) | 16.8" (42,7 cm) | 3° |
Terms and conditions for booking Extra Legroom / Emergency exit seating:
- Understand and speak Portuguese and/or English;
- Be able to move quickly;
- Be over the age of 12 (these seats are not available to children, accompanied or unaccompanied, or babies);
- Not have a cabin animal;
- Not be a deportee, considered an inadmissible passenger or be in custody;
- Not have a physical or sensory impairment that may imply difficulty in understanding written or verbal instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time limit to book and pay for the seats?
Seats can be reserved at any time. In the case of tickets without this benefit included, and if you do not want to pay extra for this service, seats are allocated automatically at check-in (either online or at the airport). Any changes will be charged depending on the TAP Product and the seat requested.
This service is not applicable for Ponte Aérea between Lisbon and Porto or vice-versa.
How do I book a seat?
There are three ways to book:
- During the booking process;
- While checking-in online*;
- At Managing your Booking.
Who is exempt or not of booking seats payment?
| Passenger | Exemption | Exempted Companion | Notes |
| TAP Miles&Go Gold | Yes | - | |
| TAP Miles&Go Silver | Yes | - | Except Extra Legroom area |
| TAP Miles&Go | No | - | |
| TAP Corporate TOP | Yes | - | Except Extra Legroom area |
| TAP AMEP | Yes | - | |
| Star Alliance Gold | No | - | |
| Star Alliance Silver | No | - | |
| G Class (Groups) | Yes | - | Except Preferential and Extra Legroom seats |
| Economy Award Ticket | Yes | - | Except Preferential and Extra Legroom seats |
| Executive Award Ticket | Yes | - | |
| Infants | Yes | Unlimited* | Not possible to travel on exit row |
| Baby Baskets | Yes | Unlimited* | Specific places for Baby Baskets |
| Unacompanied Minors | Yes | - | Specific places for Unacompanied Minors |
| Pets in cabin | No | - | Not possible to travel on exit row |
When is there a right to a refund?
- If you are allocated a cheaper seat. Should this happen you will be refunded the difference in cost in vouchers;
- In involuntary cases (for example missing a connection through a fault of the company) you will receive a refund of the full amount of the service you did not receive.
- If you are allocated a different seat, but one that is of the same type;
- If you cancel your flight you will not be eligible for a refund, although you may receive a voucher to use on the same service within 12 months of issue;
- If you book an emergency exit seat without meeting the requirements.
What happens if the aircraft is changed?
Our system will do all it can to replace the seat you selected with another with the same characteristics. The chosen/allocated seat row may also be changed; however, the system will make sure you are allocated a new seat of the same type. For instance, seat 4C, which is a “EconomyXtra” seat may be changed to 6D, which is also a “EconomyXtra” seat.
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