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 specialize in skins and leather and who are responsible for the entire interior design of the cabin.
Comfort and design
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. Check the following table to see if this is included in your fare.
| TAP Product | Extra Legroom Area / Emergency exit |
Preferential 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 |
| tap|top executive |
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
Now we are offering you the chance to reserve a seat in that part of the aircraft you prefer and in which you feel most comfortable. Make sure you travel in your preferred area before arriving at the airport (excluding Lisbon-Porto/Porto-Lisbon flights).
We have created three areas in the economy class cabin: Standard, Preferred, and Extra Legroom (emergency exits):
- Extra Legroom / Emergency exit - emergency exit rows between Preferred and Standard areas;
- EconomyXtra or Preferential Area - front rows - from the first row of Economy Class to the row before the Extra Legroom seats. Except in the A321 fleet, where it is up to row 15 (red seats);
- Standard area - from the row after Extra Legroom to the last row of Economy Class (green seats).
Economy that feels like Executive!
Since we are renewing our fleet, not all of our planes have the EconomyXtra area right now (only in some medium-haul routes and Lisbon/ Sao Paulo/ Lisbon and Lisbon/ San Francisco/ Lisbon flights).
Medium haul:
This area is located in the front rows of Economy Class and offers seats with extra space, reclining chairs with headrest adjustment, tablet holder, access to power supply, and the possibility of a USB connection. See in which planes this area is available (PDF, EN).
Long haul:
Also located in the front rows of the Economy Class (red chairs), the Long Course Economy Xtra offers more spacious reclining seats with headboard adjustment, entertainment monitor, power outlets and USB, headset and reserved luggage space.
| Standard Area |  ** or Preferential Area |
Preferential Area tap|classic *** | Extra Legroom Area / Emergency exit | |
| Portugal, Spain, North Africa* | 12 EUR / 15 USD / 20 CAD | 20 EUR / 25 USD / 30 CAD | 12 EUR / 15 USD / 20 CAD | 20 EUR / 25 USD / 30 CAD |
| Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Irland and Italy | 14 EUR / 18 USD / 23 CAD | 25 EUR / 30 USD / 40 CAD | 18 EUR / 22 USD / 28 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 / 35 USD / 45 CAD | 20 EUR / 25 USD / 30 CAD | 28 EUR / 35 USD / 45 CAD |
| Israel, Ivory Coast, Cape Verde, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Senegal, São Tomé and Togo | 20 EUR / 25 USD / 30 CAD | 30 EUR / 40 USD / 50 CAD | 22 EUR / 27 USD / 35 CAD | 30 EUR / 40 USD / 50 CAD |
| Intercontinental flights (except Lisbon / Sao Paulo / Lisbon & Lisbon / San Francisco / Lisbon operated by A330-900) | 32 EUR / 42 USD / 52 CAD | 42 EUR / 52 USD / 68 CAD | 25 EUR / 30 USD / 40 CAD | 70 EUR / 88 USD / 112 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 | 45 EUR / 55 USD / 72 CAD | 70 EUR / 88 USD / 112 CAD |
*Morocco.
** EconomyXTRA exists only on certain routes and on the Lisbon / São Paulo / Lisbon and Lisbon / São Francisco / Lisbon flights.
*** Values applied only for pre-purchase, i.e. before check-in (36h or 24h to/from the US).
Note: This ancillary service cannot be refunded. It can be changed to another date as long as it is used to reserve a seat at the same or higher price (paying the difference).
** EconomyXTRA exists only on certain routes and on the Lisbon / São Paulo / Lisbon and Lisbon / São Francisco / Lisbon flights.
*** Values applied only for pre-purchase, i.e. before check-in (36h or 24h to/from the US).
Note: This ancillary service cannot be refunded. It can be changed to another date as long as it is used to reserve a seat at the same or higher price (paying the difference).
Seat reservation
- Standard Area - Travel with who you like most!
- Preferential Area - All seats recline
- Extra Legroom Area / Emergency exit - More legroom!
Terms and conditions for reserving Extra Legroom / Emergency exit seats:
To reserve 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 | 34" (86 cm) | 13º | ||
| Standard Area | 31" (79 cm) | 10º | ||
| A330 - 300 | Extra Legroom Area / Emergency exit |
50" (127 cm) |
17,3" (44 cm) | 11° |
| Preferential Area | This zone does not exist | |||
| Standard Area | 32'' (81 cm) | 17.3'' (44 cm) | 11° | |
| 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° |
(1) Measurements of the seven modernized aircraft.
(2) Measurements of the six non-modernized aircraft.
(2) Measurements of the six non-modernized aircraft.
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° ** |
| Preferential Area | 33'' (83,82 cm)* | 8,4° | ||
| Standard Area | 28'' (71,12 cm) | 17.3'' (43,94 cm) | - |
* 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.
** 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° ** |
| Preferential Area | 33'' (83,82 cm)* | 8,4° | ||
| Standard Area | 28'' (71,12 cm) | - |
* 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.
** 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° ** |
| Preferential Area | 33'' (83,82 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.
** 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 |
Class | 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 reservation may be changed to another with similar characteristics. The features are:
- Extra Legroom Area - Emergency exit rows between Preferential and Standard areas;
- EconomyXtra or Preferential Area - front rows - from the first row in Economy Class to the row before the Extra Legroom seats. Except in the A321 fleet, where it is up to row 15 (red 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
How long does it take to reserve a seat?
Seats are available for reservation at any time. In the case of tickets without this benefit included, and should you not wish to pay extra for this service, seats are allocated automatically at check-in (either online or at the airport). Any changes are charged for depending on the TAP Product and the seat requested.
This service is not applicable on the Air Shuttle between Lisbon and Porto or vice versa.
How do I reserve a seat?
There are three ways to reserve a seat:
- During the reservation process;
- While checking-in online*;
- At managing your reservation.
Who is exempt from the payment of seat reservations?
| 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 |
| 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 price difference in vouchers;
- In involuntary cases (for example missing a connection through a fault of the company) you will receive a full refund of the price of the service you did not receive.
- If you are allocated a different seat, but one 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 offering the same characteristics. The chosen/allocated seat row may also be changed; however, the system will ensure you are allocated a new seat of the same type. For instance, seat 4C, which is a “Preferred” seat, may be changed to 6D, which is also a “Preferred” seat.
