Flights
TAP voted “Best Airline Company” by Publituris
For the fifth consecutive year TAP has been awarded the prize as “Best Airline Company” by the Publituris newspaper once again receiving the majority vote of the readers of this prestigious publication.
Tap launches third weekly flight to Bissau
From July 2nd, TAP begins operating its third weekly flight between Lisbon and Bissau. This new flight will run every Wednesday adding to the flights the Company already runs on Fridays and Sundays.
TAP in-flight magazine highlights Fortaleza
In its July edition, UP – dare to dream higher – takes us to Fortaleza, the capital of the State of Ceara in Brazil. There sun-kissed and welcoming lands offer visitors 573 kilometers of coastline with paradisiacal beaches and a fascinating inland country with a wide range of landscapes ranging from the green of the Atlantic coastal forests to the golden-brown of the badlands inland.
TAP launches new in-flight cell phone service
TAP has launched its first commercial test of in-flight cell phone use. This system offered by OnAir – a company specializing in SITA and Airbus mobile communications – enables TAP passengers to make or receive voice calls, send text and e-mail messages using their own cell phones.
TAP reorganises operations for coming winter
TAP is to reorganize its operations from October by suspending the number of flights on some routes with more reduced occupancy levels as well as an integrated emergency plan designed to face increased fuel prices.
New TAP A330 aircraft begins operations
The new A330-220 aircraft in the TAP fleet delivered by Airbus took its first return commercial flight this month in company service between Lisbon and Salvador, Bahia. With a capacity of 268 passengers the new aircraft joins the fleet of eleven A330-200 currently in service at TAP.
New Star Alliance lounge at Heathrow Terminal 1
Star Alliance customers departing from Terminal 1 at London Heathrow Airport can now use the Alliance’s largest lounge. This space is available to all first and business class passengers, guest passengers and also bearers of Star Alliance Gold cards traveling with any member-company from Terminal 1 at that airport.
TAP flies to Casablanca from October
TAP is to begin flights to Morocco from October 27 2008 with the offer of six flights a week. Flights between Lisbon and Casablanca will run every day except on Sundays.
TAP renews loyalty program for companies
The TAP loyalty program for companies has been updated to offer its customers even more advantages. This program developed for the Portuguese market recognizes companies that prefer the Company allocating them more points the more they fly with TAP.
Ceara promoted in Portuguese market
TAP associated itself with the Department of Tourism of the State of Ceara to present the Portuguese market with reasons that make this State one of the best destinations in Brazil - sunshine, around 600km of paradisiacal beaches and varied cultural attractions.
United Airlines rolls out the red carpet in Chicago
United customers travelling through Chicago O’Hare may receive red carpet treatment this summer with United’s first new Red Carpet Club to open since 2000. The enhanced club that has more than doubled in size and has new furniture and a modern design now offers travellers a more pleasant environment to work or relax.
United Airlines seeks to enhance liquidity by $1.2 Billion
UAL Corporation, the holding company whose primary subsidiary is United Airlines, today announced that it reached an agreement in principle with its Mileage Plus co-branded bank card partner, Chase Bank U.S.A., and Paymentech, one of its credit card processors, to extend the term of their respective agreements.
Continental seeks antitrust immunity
Continental Airlines, United Airlines and eight other Star Alliance member airlines have this month filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for Continental to join the group of nine carriers that already hold antitrust immunity. Approval by the DOT would enable Continental, United and the other immunized Star Alliance carriers to work closely together to deliver highly competitive flight schedules, fares and service.
Aer Arann seeks a new Managing Director
Aer Arann has begun its search for a new Managing Director to succeed Garry Cullen. Garry has recently completed his two year contract and has agreed to continue as Managing Director with Aer Arann until the end of the year.
Aer Arann is official airline of Sunderland AFC Ireland Tour
Sunderland AFC’s pre-season visits to the Republic of Ireland will once again be courtesy of Aer Arann. The Irish airline is the ‘Official Airline of Sunderland AFC Ireland Tour 2008’ and will be flying Roy Keane and his team from Newcastle to Cork for the Cobh Ramblers fixture and again throughout the club’s 5-day tour taking in games against Athlone Town and Shamrock Rovers.