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Comfort and design

When you fly with us you will enjoy a completely different interior: one that is more modern, spacious and comfortable. There are Portuguese-designed Recaro seats in all classes.

We have invested in the design with the help of leading Portuguese companies that specialise in skins and leather and who are responsible for the entire interior design of the cabin.

TAP Products

When booking your flight, you can choose from several fares - from the least expensive fare, with fewer benefits, to the most expensive class, with more associated benefits.

You can thus decide how you want to fly and pay only for what you need.

One of the benefits associated with your fare is the early booking of seats.

Discover what TAP product you’ve purchased and the benefits of your tariff.

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Flight extras

If your fare does not allow you to choose your seat in advance or to bring all the luggage you need, you can do it later. Just add the extras you need to your reservation. Learn more here.

Seats on board

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 created three areas in the economy class cabin: Standard, EconomyXtra or Preferential and Extra Legroom (emergency exits):

Extra Legroom / Emergency exit - emergency exit rows between Preferential and Standard areas;
EconomyXtra or Preferential Area - front rows (red seats) - 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 (green seats).

Economy can be Xtraordinary!

This new seating area is available on select medium- and long-haul routes on the new A330-neo and A321-neo. See in which planes this area is available (PDF, EN).

Medium haul:

This area is located in the front rows of Economy Class (red seats) and offers seats with extra space, reclining chairs with headrest adjustment, tablet holder, access to power supply, and the possibility of a USB connection.

Long haul:

Also located in the front rows of the Economy Class (red chairs), the Long Haul Economy Xtra offers more spacious reclining seats with headboard adjustment, entertainment monitor, power outlets and USB, headset and reserved luggage space.

Seat Reservation

Standard Area - Travel with who you like most!
EconomyXtra or Preferential Area - All seats are reclining, with more space and the possibility of a USB connection!
Extra Legroom Area / Emergency exit - More legroom!

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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;
No physical or sensory impairment that may imply difficulty in understanding written or verbal instructions.

We know comfort is essential on a flight, so find out all there is to know about our new seats!

A340

Aircraft	Class	Seat pitch	Seat width	Seat recline
A340	Extra Legroom Area / Emergency exit	54" (138 cm)	17.8'' (45 cm)	12°
	Preferential Area	This zone does not exist
	Standard Area	33'' (84 cm)	17.8'' (45 cm)	12°

A330

Aircraft	Class	Seat pitch	Seat width	Seat recline
A330 neo	Extra Legroom Area / Emergency exit	57" (145 cm)	17.4" ( 44 cm)	10°
	Preferential Area or ³	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°

* only in Lisbon/ Sao Paulo/ Lisbon flights.

(1) Measurements of the seven modernised aircraft.
(2) Measurements of the six non-modernised aircraft.
(3) Only in and Lisbon/ Sao Paulo/ Lisbon flights.

A321

Aircraft	Class	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° **
	Area	33'' (83,82 cm)*	17.5'' (44,45 cm)	8,4°
	Standard Area	28'' (71,12 cm)	17.3'' (43,94 cm)	-
A321 LR	Area	32"/ 33" (81.28 cm / 83.82 cm)	17.72" (45 cm)	5"
A321 LR	Standard Area	31" (78.74 cm)	17.72" (45 cm)	4"

* The red chair at door 2 has a pitch of 48”, while the green chair at door 3 has a pitch of 51”.
** The red zone emergency exit. The green chair in the emergency exit does not recline.

A320

Aircraft	Class	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° **
	Area	33'' (83,82 cm)*	17.5'' (44,45 cm)	8,4°
	Standard Area	28'' (71,12 cm)	17.3'' (43,94 cm)	not recline

* Only the second row of the emergency exit has a pitch of 34”.
** Red zone emergency exit. The green chair in the emergency exit does not recline.

A319

Aircraft	Class	Seat pitch	Seat width	Seat recline
A319	Extra Legroom Area / Emergency exit	33'' (83,82 cm)	17.5'' (44,45 cm)	8,4° **
	Area	33'' (83,82 cm)*	17.5'' (44,45 cm)	8,4°
	Standard Area	28'' (71,12 cm)	17.3'' (43,94 cm)	-

* The seat pitch in the emergency row is the same as in the “Preferential” area (33’’).
** Red zone emergency exit. The green chair in the emergency exit does not recline.

Embraer

Aircraft	Class	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)

* Rows 1 to 5 (inclusive), regardless of the class configuration inside the aircraft.

ATR

Aircraft	Seat pitch	Seat width	Seat recline
ATR 72	30" (76,2 cm)	16.8" (42,7 cm)	3°

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;
EconomyXtra or Preferential Area - front rows (red seats) - 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 (green seats).

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).
These services are available only on flights operated by TAP and TAP Express;
Non-refundable;
Subject to availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time limit to be possible 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.

*The decision to move to a seat that must be paid for (requires credit card) cannot be altered.

Who is exempt or not of booking seats payment?

Passenger	Exemption	Exempted Companion	Notes
TAP Miles&Go Gold	Yes	-
TAP Miles&Go Silver	Yes	-	Available for Standard seats only
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
X Class (TAP Miles&Go - Economy)	Yes	-	Except Preferential and Extra Legroom seats
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.

Under what circumstances is there no right to a refund?

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.

The seat pitch and width is greater in executive class. These larger seats offer better support and comfort while on board our aircraft.

Aircraft	Seat pitch	Seat width	Seat recline
A340 - 300	54" (137,16 cm)	20" (50,80 cm )	167°
A330 neo	42" (106,68 cm)	20.5" (52,07 cm)	Full flat
A330 - 300	60" (152,40 cm )	20" (50,80 cm)	180°
A330 - 200	44" (111,76 cm )	27.5" (69,85 cm)	Full flat *
A321 LR	44" (111,76 cm )	22.3" (56,64 cm)	180º
A321 neo	32'' (81,28 cm)	22'' (55,88 cm)	15,5°
A321 - 200
A320 neo
A320 - 200
A319 - 100	34'' (86,36 cm)
Embraer 195		21.25" (53,98 cm)	9°
Embraer 190		21.25" (53,98 cm)	9°
ATR 72	This zone does not exist

*Recline for the seven modernised aircraft (retrofitted). On older aircraft the recline is 180°

Upgrades

3 different ways to upgrade;
By bidding, by miles or at the airport;
More comfort.

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Do you need an extra seat? See how to book one and what the conditions are.

These are our recommendations when booking one:

Request one when booking your TAP flight;
Extra seats cannot be provided to passengers travelling next to emergency exits, for safety reasons.

For situations when, for medical reasons, passengers need seats where they can support their legs, please consult the Medical Care Area to guarantee more comfort during the flight, or to accommodate fragile or bulky luggage, musical instruments or a diplomatic pouch.

Contact TAP or your trips agent directly if you need more information.

For cabin baggage or bulky items, the number of extra seats provided by the airline will depend on the volume/weight of the baggage. Find out more here.

Important information If a passenger uses this service on just one of the legs (outward or return), the lowest tariff available at the time the reservation is made will be applied to the fare. Fuel surcharge and taxes will be added to the price of this fare.