TAP Air Portugal

The Portuguese government has invited Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group to submit binding bids for a stake in TAP Air Portugal.

The Cateringpor sale was one of the commitments set out in TAP’s restructuring plan, approved by the European Commission in 2021.

TAP Air Portugal plans to continue its course of “disciplined and sustainable growth” in 2026, the airline says, with a focus on transatlantic services.

The nonbinding offers confirm the airline groups’ interest in the Portuguese carrier, which offers a Lisbon hub and market access to Brazil.

Meeting the deadline to submit bids for a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal, Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have made non-binding offers, while IAG has abstained.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

The CEO of Air France-KLM says progress on deals to take a majority stake in SAS and invest in TAP could see it become a “European global champion.”

TAP Air Portugal has announced plans to build a new base maintenance facility in Porto by 2028.

Brussels has extended deadlines for TAP Air Portugal and SATA to complete divestments of assets that were conditions for pandemic-era aid granted by Portugal.

Airline executives at CAPA describe an operating environment where traditional long-term network planning has been replaced by constant contingency modeling.

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TAP Air Portugal plans to offer long-haul passengers a premium economy option with a new cabin for its Airbus A330s and A321LRs, starting from next summer.

Air France-KLM, International Airlines Group (IAG) and Lufthansa Group have all submitted expressions of interest to invest in TAP Air Portugal.

TAP reports a boost in third-quarter sales driven by its maintenance arm.

The terms of TAP Air Portugal’s privatization were published in September, stirring significant interest among Europe’s largest airline groups.

TAP Air Portugal will further expand its Brazilian footprint next summer with a new route to Curitiba, Brazil.

The minority stake of TAP Air Portugal currently up for sale could be the first part of the airline’s privatization.

From Routes World 2025 in Hong Kong, TAP CEO Luís Rodrigues says the airline is focused on stability and protecting its network as Portugal begins a partial privatization process.

TAP Air Portugal CEO Luís Rodrigues discusses the launch of the airline’s long-anticipated privatization, network strategy and fleet management.

TAP Air Portugal says it is enduring “one of the most operationally difficult summers in recent years,” citing border control delays and mounting competition.

The saga of Air Europa‘s future ownership structure has continued for many years and has taken some unexpected turns.

Lufthansa's CEO Carsten Spohr confirmed talks about a possible acquisition of Air Europa are underway, but said negotiations are “difficult.”

Airlines operating between Europe and Latin America jockey for advantage and market share.

Air France-KLM is “keen” to participate in the privatization of TAP Air Portugal once more precise details are known.