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Flying in Economy

Travel in the best Economy Class in Europe

Fly with TAP and experience what has been awarded as the best Economy Class in Europe by the US newspaper, USA Today.

What we highlight in our 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.

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New Inflight Sales Menu

A world of flavour available for purchase on our medium-haul flights. Our new on-board meal service offers more options, reduces waste and is more sustainable.

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Know which seat is included in the product you purchased:

	Discount	Basic	Classic	Plus	Miles&Go Gold
EconomyXtra	chargeable	chargeable	chargeable	✓	✓
Economy	chargeable	chargeable	✓	✓	✓
Leg Space	chargeable	chargeable	chargeable	✓	✓
Extra Legroom/ Emergency exit	chargeable	chargeable	chargeable	✓¹	✓

¹Except flights to and from Israel and intercontinental flights.

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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.

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Economic in Long and Medium Haul: options and values

Long haul

Medium haul

Your long-haul flight can be Xtraordinary

We give you the chance to choose a place in the plane where you feel more comfortable and prefer to travel. In Economy Class we have created four different areas for you¹:

EconomyXtra area – red seats
Extra Legroom / Emergency exit² - emergency exit queues
Economy area - green seats
Leg Space area - first row (available on A330-900 / A330-200 / A321LR)

¹The type of meals served in long Haul flights is the same for the four Economy Class areas.
²To be able to book this type of seat it is necessary to:
- Understand and speak Portuguese and/or English;
- Be able to move swiftly;
- Be over 12 years of age (these places are not available for children, whether accompanied or alone, neither for babies);
- Not to carry animals with you in the cabin;
- Not have been deported, considered an inadmissible passenger or in custody;
- Not to have any physical or sensory disability that implies difficulty in understanding printed or verbal instructions.

EconomyXtra benefits on long-haul flights:

The EconomyXtra area was created with you in mind: If comfort is essential, this is the area that gives you everything you need for an excellently serviced trip. The seats are located in the front rows, in the quieter area of the aircraft. Spacious places so you have the greatest comfort during your trip.

In addition to these benefits, EconomyXtra also has: Dedicated baggage compartment, socket and USB for your device, seat reclining and wider leg room.

	EconomyXtra	Extra Legroom / Emergency seat	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 ports¹	Yes	Yes	Yes
Quietest area	Yes	No	No

¹Electrical and USB sockets are not available on a route operated by Airbus A330-200, with the exception of equipment with the registration number CS-TOQ and CS-TOR, which have only a USB socket.

Learn more about EconomyXtra in long haul flights:

Close shot of a lady sitting in the EconomyXtra seats, inside an airplane. She is bent, looking back. With her right hand she taps the screen of a tablet, that is held on the front seat. She has her left hand resting on the seat's armrest. She dresses a denim dress, with a red belt, and has a red scarf tied to her left wrist.

Extra reclining chairs.

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More leg room.

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The same comfort with the on-board entertainment system.

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.

	EconomyXtra¹	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	Yes	No
Tablet holder	Yes	No
Dedicated luggage compartment	Yes	No

¹Available only on Airbus operated routes: A319, A320, A321, A321LR e A330. On other aircrafts (Embraer and ATR), in economy class there is no difference in service between the two areas.

Learn about EconomyXtra in medium haul flights:

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Reclining chairs.

Adjustable headrest.

Close shot of a lady sitting in the EconomyXtra seats, inside an airplane. In her right hand she holds an electric cable and in her left hand she holds a mobile phone. She's smiling, looking at the phone. She wears a flowered white sweater, black pants and a light pink blazer.

More leg room.

Close shot of the lady's face. She has her head resting on a headrest of the EconomyXtra seats. The lady is serene, with her eyes closed.

Tablet holder.

Close shot of a lady sitting in the EconomyXtra seats, inside an airplane. She is touching on a tablet with her right hand. The tablet is inserted in a Support for tablets, located on the front seat.

Usb sockets.

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Electrical outlets.

Check seat prices according to purchase channel, flight, and zone

If you have purchased a Discount or Basic product no need to worry! You still have the opportunity to buy EconomyXtra and guarantee that your flight is even more comfortable.

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	Online purchasing channels include: FlyTap, Bookings Manager, Kiosks, and Travel Agencies

	Economy	EconomyXtra	Leg Space and Extra Legroom / Emergency exit
Pre-Purchase Prices (up to 30 days before departure)
Spain, Morocco, Portugal, and Tunisia	11 EUR / 14 USD / 19 CAD	19 EUR / 24 USD / 31 CAD	19 EUR / 24 USD / 31 CAD
Germany, Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Switzerland	14 EUR / 18 USD / 23 CAD	20 EUR / 25 USD / 32 CAD	20 EUR / 25 USD / 32 CAD
Austria, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, Russia, and Sweden	16 EUR / 20 USD / 26 CAD	23 EUR / 29 USD / 38 CAD	23 EUR / 29 USD / 38 CAD
Israel and Africa-Medium Haul (Ivory Coast, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry, Senegal, and São Tomé and Príncipe)	20 EUR / 25 USD / 32 CAD	30 EUR / 37 USD / 48 CAD	30 EUR / 37 USD / 48 CAD
Africa-Long Haul (South Africa, Angola, and Mozambique)	30 EUR / 37 USD / 48 CAD	52 EUR / 63 USD / 83 CAD	90 EUR / 110 USD / 135 CAD
North America and the Caribbean	37 EUR / 45 USD / 58 CAD	60 EUR / 72 USD / 96 CAD	94 EUR / 114 USD / 142 CAD
South America and Venezuela	25 EUR / 31 USD / 41 CAD	52 EUR / 63 USD / 83 CAD	90 EUR / 110 USD / 135 CAD
Prices for purchases made 29 days or less before the departure
Spain, Morocco, Portugal, and Tunisia	16 EUR / 20 USD / 26 CAD	24 EUR / 30 USD / 39 CAD	24 EUR / 30 USD / 39 CAD
Germany, Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Switzerland	19 EUR / 24 USD / 31 CAD	25 EUR / 31 USD / 41 CAD	25 EUR / 31 USD / 41 CAD
Austria, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Norway, Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, Russia, and Sweden	21 EUR / 26 USD / 35 CAD	28 EUR / 35 USD / 45 CAD	28 EUR / 35 USD / 45 CAD
Israel and Africa-Medium Haul (Ivory Coast, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry, Senegal, and São Tomé and Príncipe)	25 EUR / 31 USD / 41 CAD	35 EUR / 42 USD / 54 CAD	35 EUR / 42 USD / 54 CAD
Africa-Long Haul (South Africa, Angola, and Mozambique)	35 EUR / 42 USD / 54 CAD	57 EUR / 67 USD / 89 CAD	95 EUR / 115 USD / 143 CAD
North America and the Caribbean	42 EUR / 51 USD / 65 CAD	65 EUR / 78 USD / 103 CAD	99 EUR / 119 USD / 150 CAD
South America and Venezuela	30 EUR / 37 USD / 48 CAD	57 EUR / 67 USD / 89 CAD	95 EUR / 115 USD / 143 CAD

Online purchasing channels include: FlyTap, Bookings Manager, Kiosks, and Travel Agencies