TAP Air Portugal Adds Three New US Flight Routes

LISBON- TAP Air Portugal (TP) is set to revolutionize transatlantic travel in the Summer of 2025 by introducing three strategic routes connecting the United States (US) and Portugal.

The airline’s ambitious expansion targets key U.S. markets, offering unprecedented connectivity to Portuguese destinations.

TAP Portugal US Routes

Each route demonstrates TAP’s commitment to diversifying its international network and meeting growing travel demands.

The new routes include:

• Boston (BOS) to Porto (OPO) service launching May 14 with 4x weekly using A330neo
• Los Angeles (LAX) to Lisbon (LIS) connection starting May 16 with 4x weekly using A321LR
• San Francisco (SFO) to Terceira [Azores] (TER) route beginning June 3 with 1x weekly using A330neo

The Boston-Porto route will operate four days weekly—Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays—through October 25. TAP will deploy a single-aisle Airbus A321LR for this 3,145-mile journey, leveraging the aircraft’s long-range capabilities.

The Los Angeles-Lisbon route presents a particularly significant development. Initially operating three times weekly on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays through May 25, the service will expand to four weekly frequencies by adding Saturday flights through October 25. TAP will utilize the wide-body Airbus A330-900neo for this route, ensuring passenger comfort and efficiency.

The San Francisco-Terceira route will operate weekly on Tuesdays through August 26, also utilizing the Airbus A330-900neo. This route marks an important connection to the Azores, expanding travel options for U.S. travelers.

New Destinations

The Los Angeles route is especially noteworthy, as it fills a significant gap in international connectivity. Historically, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) lacked direct flights to Portugal, making this new route a welcome addition for Southern California travelers, reported TPG.

TAP Air Portugal is introducing a groundbreaking route connecting San Francisco to Terceira Island in the Azores, marking the longest flight to the island’s airport at 4,918 miles. This weekly Tuesday service represents a significant expansion of TAP’s North American network.

The Terceira route builds upon existing connections, complementing Azores Airlines’ current Boston and New York services. Historically, Azores Airlines operated nonstop flights from Terceira to Oakland, suggesting a proven market for West Coast travelers interested in Azorean destinations.

Carlos Antunes, TAP’s director for the Americas, highlighted the significance of these new routes. Los Angeles becomes TAP’s eighth U.S. gateway, with the new routes incorporating the popular Portugal Stopover program. This initiative allows travelers to spend up to 10 days in Portugal en route to European destinations without additional airfare.

The expansion aligns with broader industry trends, as major U.S. carriers like American Airlines (AA), Delta Air Lines (DL), and United Airlines (UA) are simultaneously increasing European route offerings. TAP’s network will now include over 100 weekly flights from 11 North American gateways to Portugal this summer.

According to Cirium data reveals that in July 2024 vs July 2019, Tap Air Portugal reported a 34% growth on Transatlantic routes and deployed 79,000 seats in one way. Turkish Airlines (TK) and Condor (DE) have shown the highest growth on Transatlantic routes.

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