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The Prime Minister guarantees that the privatisation of TAP will only proceed if the airline's commitment to all airports in the country is safeguarded. The Liberal Initiative (IL) requested an urgent debate in the Assembly of the Republic regarding Iran.
Luís Montenegro stated this Monday that the privatisation of TAP will not proceed unless the airline's commitment to all airports in the country is secured. The head of the executive warns the company Vinci that 'it is possible to do more and faster' at national airports. During the 80th anniversary celebrations of Sá Carneiro airport, Montenegro guarantees that the government will not waive deadlines, costs, and requirements regarding airport works and the privatisation of TAP.
The Prime Minister states that this is a “cornerstone” for any future agreement.
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro stated that the privatisation of TAP will not move forward unless the airline's commitment to all national airports is secured. He also urged Vinci to accelerate investments in Portuguese airports, noting that Portugal is the company's most profitable operation globally.
Luís Montenegro guarantees that the privatisation of TAP is conditional on the strengthening of the company's operations at all national airports.
The Prime Minister guaranteed this Monday that 'there will be no privatisation of TAP' if the candidates do not provide a 'guarantee of utilising the entire airport capacity' of the country, beyond Lisbon, classifying this requirement as a 'cornerstone' in the company's privatisation process. 'There will be no privatisation if we do not ensure that our airports, including...'
The CEO of the German group, Carsten Spohr, described TAP as a 'perfect match'.
Home News New direct flights between Portugal and the USA New direct flights between Portugal and the USA On 26 February, TAP announced direct flights between Lisbon and Orlando, in the United States. By Bruno G.
TAP will focus on the Faro-Funchal route and extend it throughout the year, revealed the airline's COO, Mário Chaves, on Wednesday. "We resumed the Faro-Funchal route this summer. Since it went well last year, we decided to add a third frequency and also invest in the winter, so this route will now be ...
In May 2025 TAP filed an appeal seeking to overturn the ruling that the case brought by the former chief executive should proceed to trial at the Lisbon Civil Court.
Almost three years after being dismissed from the presidency of TAP following an Inspection-General of Finance (IGF) report published in March 2023, Christine Ourmières-Widener has once again drawn attention to her case against the carrier. The former CEO criticises the minister and António Costa's government, denouncing “institutional silences ...”
The Infrastructure minister said the Government had a different understanding of the deal, since it 'ideologically believes' in a 100% privatisation.
The IAG group, Air France-KLM and the German airline Lufthansa are the companies interested in buying TAP.
Infrastructure Minister Miguel Pinto Luz said in Lisbon today that the selection of a new buyer for a 49.9% stake in TAP is expected to be completed by the summer.
On Monday the European Commission extended the deadlines for airlines SATA and TAP to complete the divestment of assets, a condition for the restructuring aid granted by the Government. In a statement, the EU Executive said it had accepted Portugal's request to extend the deadline until 31 December 2026 for the company...
These disposals are conditions for the approval of the restructuring aid granted by Portugal to SATA in June 2022, totalling €453.25 million.
Home News TAP to sell part of Cateringpor TAP to sell part of Cateringpor TAP has launched a public tender for the sale of 51% of Cateringpor, with a base price of 9. 57 million euros, as part of the obligations foreseen in the restructuring plan agreed with the European Commission.
The decision was taken by resolution of the board of directors on 23 December 2025.
TAP's board of directors approved launching a public tender to divest its 51% stake in Cateringpor. The base price is €9.57 million and bids must be submitted by 13 February. The decision, taken on 23 January, foresees the 'disposal of an indivisible lot ...'
Non-binding proposals will include a financial component, including the price offered for the shares.
The courts will examine whether the insolvency of the former TAP SGPS was deliberately triggered by its directors.
Home News TAP launching new Portugal routes TAP launching new Portugal routes TAP will launch a new route between the city of Porto and Terceira Island in the Azores, starting March 29, 2026, with four flights per week.
TAP's stakes in the catering and handling companies will be sold, as agreed with Brussels, but outside the airline's privatisation. The proceeds will go to the State.
The Council of Ministers decided that the so‑called TAP enclave will be excluded from the scope of the privatisation, as will Cateringpor and the handling company SPdH. Miguel Pinto Luz believes that competition among the three giants will drive up the price paid for the airline.
