We are now offering you the option to choose a seat in your favourite part of the aircraft where you feel most comfortable.
Make sure you travel in your favourite area even before you arrive at the airport (excluding Lisbon-Porto/Porto-Lisbon flights).
We have three different areas: choose from Standard, Preferred or Extra Legroom (emergency exit).
Make sure you travel in your favourite area even before you arrive at the airport (excluding Lisbon-Porto/Porto-Lisbon flights).
We have three different areas: choose from Standard, Preferred or Extra Legroom (emergency exit).
Have you thought about the comfort that this option will give you?
Standard Area
Travel with who you like most!
Preferred Area
All seats recline.
Extra Legroom Area / Emergency exit
More legroom!
- Extra Legroom / Emergency exit - emergency exit rows between Preferred and Standard areas;
- Preferred Area - front rows - from the first row of Economy Class to the row before the Extra Legroom area;
- Standard area - from the row after Extra Legroom to the last row of Economy Class.
Europe and North Africa1 and Intercontinental flights*
| TAP Product | Extra Legroom Area | Preferred Area | Standard Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| tap|discount | Chargeable | Chargeable | Chargeable |
| tap|basic | Chargeable | Chargeable | Chargeable |
| tap|classic | Chargeable | Chargeable | Free |
| tap|plus | Chargeable | Free | Free |
| tap|executive | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
1) Including Morocco.
* Travel from 01-sep-17.
* Travel from 01-sep-17.
| Standard Area | Preferred Area | Extra Legroom Area / Emergency exit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal, Spain, North Africa* | 12 EUR / 15 USD / 20 CAD | 20 EUR / 25 USD / 30 CAD | 20 EUR / 25 USD / 30 CAD |
| Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg, Switzerland, Germany, France, United Kingdom, 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, Romania, Russia, Sweden | 16 EUR / 20 USD / 26 CAD | 28 EUR / 33 USD / 41 CAD | 28 EUR / 35 USD / 45 CAD |
| Côte d'Ivoire, Cape Verde, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Senegal, São Tomé, Togo | 20 EUR / 25 USD / 30 CAD | 30 EUR / 40 USD / 50 CAD | 30 EUR / 40 USD / 50 CAD |
| Intercontinental flights | 30 EUR / 40 USD / 50 CAD | 40 EUR / 50 USD / 65 CAD | 65 EUR / 80 USD / 100 CAD |
*including Morocco.
Note: This ancillary service is non-refundable. However, it may be changed to other dates, since with the same characteristics.
Note: This ancillary service is non-refundable. However, it may be changed to other dates, since with the same characteristics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of areas are chargeable?
- Extra Legroom / Emergency exit - emergency exit rows between Preferred and Standard areas;
- Preferred Area - front rows - from the first row of Economy Class to the row before the Extra Legroom area;
- Standard area - from the row after Extra Legroom to the last row of Economy Class.
For each Brand, what kind of area are chargeable?
Europe and North Africa1 and Intercontinental flights*
| TAP Product | Extra Legroom Area | Preferred Area | Standard Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| tap|discount | Chargeable | Chargeable | Chargeable |
| tap|basic | Chargeable | Chargeable | Chargeable |
| tap|classic | Chargeable | Chargeable | Free |
| tap|plus | Chargeable | Free | Free |
| tap|executive | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
1) Including Morocco.
* Travel from 01-sep-17.
* Travel from 01-sep-17.
Intercontinental flights (tickets issued until 04-Apr-17)
| TAP Product | Extra Legroom Area / Emergency exit | Preferred Area | Standard Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| tap|discount | Chargeable | Chargeable | Chargeable |
| tap|basic | Chargeable | Chargeable | Free |
| tap|classic | Chargeable | Chargeable | Free |
| tap|plus | Chargeable | Free | Free |
| tap|executive | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| tap|top executive | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
What is the time limit to be possible to book and pay for the seats?
Seats can be reserved at any time. For tickets without pre-booking or when this service is not required, seats will be allocated automatically at check-in (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.
How much does each area cost?
| Standard Area | Preferred Area | Extra Legroom Area / Emergency exit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal, Spain, North Africa* | 12 EUR / 15 USD / 20 CAD | 20 EUR / 25 USD / 30 CAD | 20 EUR / 25 USD / 30 CAD |
| Belgium, Netherlands, Luxemburg, Switzerland, Germany, France, United Kingdom, 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, Romania, Russia, Sweden | 16 EUR / 20 USD / 26 CAD | 28 EUR / 33 USD / 41 CAD | 28 EUR / 35 USD / 45 CAD |
| Côte d'Ivoire, Cape Verde, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Senegal, São Tomé, Togo | 20 EUR / 25 USD / 30 CAD | 30 EUR / 40 USD / 50 CAD | 30 EUR / 40 USD / 50 CAD |
| Intercontinental flights | 30 EUR / 40 USD / 50 CAD | 40 EUR / 50 USD / 65 CAD | 65 EUR / 80 USD / 100 CAD |
*including Morocco.
Note: This ancillary service is non-refundable. However, it may be changed to other dates, since with the same characteristics.
Note: This ancillary service is non-refundable. However, it may be changed to other dates, since with the same characteristics.
What are our seats like?
Since we know comfort is important on a trip, find out everything about our seats!
|
Aircraft |
Class | Seat pitch | Seat width | Seat recline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A340 | Executive | 54" (137,16 cm) | 20" (50,80 cm ) | 180/º * |
| Economy | 32 - 34" (81,3 - 86,3 cm) | 17,6" (44,7 cm) | 6/º | |
| A330 | Executive | 60" (152,40 cm ) | 20" (50,80 cm) | 180/º * |
| 44" (111,76 cm ) | 27,5" (69,85 cm) | |||
| Economy | 31" / 32" (78,8 / 81,3 cm) | 17,72" (45 cm) | 6/ª | |
| 31" (78,8 cm ) | 19,7" (50 cm) | 4/º | ||
| A321 | Executive |
32" (81,28 cm) | 22" (55,88 cm) | 6/º |
| Economy | 30" (76,2 cm) | 18" (45,7 cm) | ||
| A320 | Executive | 32" (81,28 cm) | 22" (55,88 cm) | |
| Economy | 30" (76,2 cm) | 18" (45,7 cm) | ||
| A319 | Executive | 34" (86,36 cm) | 22" (55,88 cm) | |
| Economy | 30" (76,2 cm) | 18" (45,7 cm) | ||
| Embraer 190 | Executive | 34" (86,36 cm) | 16,5" (41,91 cm) | 4/º |
| Economy | 31" (78,7 cm) | 16,5" (41,9 cm) | ||
| ATR 72 | Executive | - | - | - |
| Economy | 30" (76,2 cm) | 16,8" (42,7 cm) | 3,1/º |
* Seats that can recline to 180º are exclusive to our A330 aircraft, used first and foremost on flights to Boston and JFK (these routes are also served by other aircraft, besides the A330 planes with these features).
Find out here about our modernised aircraft.
Find out here about our modernised aircraft.
Who is exempt or not of booking seats payment?
| Passenger | Exemption | Exempted Companion | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Gold | Yes | - | |
| Victoria Silver | Yes | - | Except Extra Legroom area |
| Victoria Miles | 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 Preferred seats and Extra Legroom area |
| X Class (Victoria - Economy) | Yes | - | Except Preferred seats and Extra Legroom area |
| I Class | Yes | - | |
| Infants | Yes | Unlimited* | Not possible to travel on exit row |
| Baby Baskets | Yes | Unlimited* | Not possible to travel on exit rowSpecific places for Baby Baskets |
| Unacompanied Minors | Yes | - | Specific places for Unacompanied Minors |
| Pets in cabin | No | - | Not possible to travel on exit row |
*exempted companion if they are in same reservation.
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 type changes?
Our system will replace your booked seat with another of the same type. 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 example: seat 4C, which is in the “Preferred seat”, may be changed to seat 6D, which is also in the “Preferred seat”.
Terms and conditions for booking Extra Legroom / Emergency exit seating:
To book this type of seating you must:
- Understand and speak Portuguese and/or English;
- Be able to move quickly;
- Be over the age of 12 (these seats are not open 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 suffer from any physical or mental disability that limits your ability to apply written or verbal instructions.
Our medium-haul aircraft are being completely renovated. Find out more here!
Important information
Please note that the seat selected by the client during booking may be altered to another with similar characteristics the features are:
- Extra Legroom Area - Emergency exit rows between Preferred and Standard areas;
- Preferred Area - front rows - from the first row in Economy Class to the row before the Extra Legroom seats;
- Standard Area - from the row after Extra Legroom to the last row in Economy Class.
- These services are available only on flights operated by TAP and TAP Express;
- Non-refundable;
- Subject to availability.
