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There are three ways to book:
- During the booking process;
- While checking-in online;
- At Managing your Booking.
Flying in Economy
Travel aboard Europe's best Economy Class
Following the renewal of our fleet, we are at the forefront of excellence with our modern, spacious and comfortable airplanes. Our design was created in partnership with Portuguese leading companies, using distinctive materials and Recaro chairs in all classes.
We also stand out for the space between chairs and the entertainment and connectivity system on board. Having been the first company in the world to provide free text messaging services via wifi to all passengers on intercontinental flights, we also offer a huge variety of films and TV shows on board, always on high-definition 12-inch screens.
Choose to fly with the highest quality on a top-notch Economy Class.
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 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Leg Space | chargeable | chargeable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Extra Legroom/ Emergency exit | chargeable | chargeable | ✓* | ✓* | ✓ |
Long haul
- EconomyXtra area – red seats;
- Extra Legroom / Emergency exit - emergency exit rows;
- Economy area - green seats.
- Leg Space area - first row (available on A330-900 / A330-200 / A321LR).
Your long-haul flight can be Xtraordinary
EconomyXtra benefits on long-haul flights:
In addition to these benefits, EconomyXtra also offers: dedicated luggage compartment, electrical and USB outlets for your device, reclining seats, and more legroom.
EconomyXtra |
Extra Legroom / Emergency exit |
Economy | |
Extra legroom | 34" | 31" | 31" |
Reclinable seats | 7" | 5" | 5" |
Front rows seat reservation | yes | no | no |
Dedicated luggage compartment | yes | no | no |
In seat power outlets & USB ports* | yes | yes | yes |
Quietest area | yes | no | no |
Long haul amounts
Economy |
Economy |
EconomyXtra |
EconomyXtra |
Leg Space* | Extra Legroom / Emergency extra | |
Intercontinental flights (except Lisbon / Sao Paulo / Lisbon & Lisbon / San Francisco / Lisbon, operated by A330-900) - pre-purchase (30days prior to departure) | EUR 30 / USD 37 / CAD49 | EUR 22 / USD 27 / CAD 36 | EUR 52 / USD 63 / CAD 83 | EUR 45 / USD 54 / CAD 72 | EUR 61 / USD 73 / CAD 97 | EUR 90 / USD 107 / CAD 142 |
Intercontinental flights (except Lisbon / Sao Paulo / Lisbon & Lisbon / San Francisco / Lisbon, operated by A330-900) - purchase within 29 day os departure | EUR 32 / USD 40 / CAD 52 | EUR 26 / USD 32 / CAD 42 | EUR 55 / USD 66 / CAD 88 | EUR 50 / USD 60 / CAD 80 | EUR 66 / USD 79 / CAD 105 | EUR 90 / USD 107 / CAD 142 |
Intercontinental flights (operated by A330-900) - pre-purchase (30days prior to departure) | EUR 30 / USD 37 / CAD49 |
EUR 22 / USD 27 / CAD 36 | EUR 65 / USD 78 / CAD 103 | EUR 60 / USD / 72 / CAD 96 | EUR 77 / USD / 92 / CAD 122 | EUR 90 / USD 107 / CAD 142 |
Intercontinental flights (operated by A330-900)- purchase within 29 day os departure | EUR 32 / USD 40 / CAD 52 | EUR 26 / USD 32 / CAD 42 | EUR 70 / USD 84 / CAD 111 | EUR 65 / USD 78 / CAD 103 | EUR 84 / USD 100 / CAD 133 | EUR 90 / USD 107 / CAD 142 |
Medium haul: economy can be Xtraordinary!
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 |
Dedicated luggage compartment | yes | no |
EconomyXtra amounts
Economy Window/Aisle |
Economy Center |
EconomyXtra Window/Aisle |
EconomyXtra Center |
Extra Legroom / Emergency exit | |
Portugal*, Spain** and Morocco - pre-purchase (30days prior to departure) | EUR 9 / USD 11 / CAD 15 | EUR 6 / USD 8 / CAD 10 | EUR 15 / USD 19 / CAD 20 | EUR 12 / USD 15 / CAD 20 | EUR 15 / USD 19 / CAD 25 |
Portugal*, Spain** and Morocco - purchase within 29 day os departure | EUR 12 / USD 15 / CAD 20 | EUR 9 / USD 11 / CAD 15 | EUR 20 / USD 25 / CAD 32 | EUR 16 / USD 20 / CAD 26 | EUR 20 / USD 25 / CAD 32 |
Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, France, United Kingdom***, Ireland and Italy - pre-purchase (30days prior to departure) | EUR 10 / USD 13 / CAD 17 | EUR 7 / USD 9 / CAD 12 | EUR 19 / USD 24 / CAD 31 | EUR 15 / USD 19 / CAD 25 | EUR 19 / USD 24 / CAD 31 |
Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, France, United Kingdom***, Ireland and Italy - purchase within 29 day os departure | EUR 14 / USD 18 / CAD 23 | EUR 11 / USD 14 / CAD 19 | EUR 25 / USD 31 / CAD 41 | EUR 20 / USD 25 / CAD 32 | EUR 25 / USD 31 / CAD 41 |
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland**, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Russia** and Sweden - pre-purchase (30days prior to departure) | EUR 11 / USD 14 / CAD 19 | EUR 8 / USD 10 / CAD 14 | EUR 21 / USD 26 / CAD 35 | EUR 17 / USD 22 / CAD 29 | EUR 21 / USD 26 / CAD 35 |
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland**, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Russia** and Sweden - purchase within 29 day os departure | EUR 16 / USD 20 / CAD 26 | EUR 12 / USD 15 / CAD 20 | EUR 28 / USD 35 / CAD 45 | EUR 22 / USD 27 / CAD 36 | EUR 28 / USD 35 / CAD 45 |
Israel**, Ivory Coast**, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana**, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea-Conakry, Senegal, Gambia and Sao Tome** - pre-purchase (30days prior to departure) | EUR 14 / USD 18 / CAD 23 | EUR 10 / USD 13 / CAD 17 | EUR 23 / USD 29 / CAD 38 | EUR 19 / USD 24 / CAD 31 | EUR 23 / USD 29 / CAD 38 |
Israel**, Ivory Coast**, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana**, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea-Conakry, Senegal, Gambia and Sao Tome** - purchase within 29 day os departure | EUR 20 / USD 25 / CAD 32 | EUR 15 / USD 19 / CAD 25 | EUR 30 / USD 37 / CAD 49 | EUR 24 / USD 30 / CAD 39 | EUR 30 / USD 37 / CAD 49 |
**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).
- 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 / EconomyXtra Area | 34" (86 cm) | 13º | ||
Standard Area | 31" (79 cm) | 10º | ||
A330 - 200 | Extra Legroom Area / Emergency exit |
55" (140 cm) | 17.3" (44 cm) | 10º |
Preferential / EconomyXtra Area | 34'' (86 cm) | 13º | ||
Standard Area | 31" (79 cm) | 10º |
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
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
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 Navigator | Yes | - | |
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 | No | - | |
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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