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A TAP Air Portugal flight bound for Curitiba, Brazil, returned to Lisbon on Saturday after the captain declared an emergency. The Airbus A330 experienced a suspected depressurization issue at 30,000 feet, prompting a descent to 10,000 feet and a fuel-dumping maneuver before landing safely. No injuries were reported among those on board.
A TAP flight that took off this Saturday (August 1st) bound for Curitiba, Brazil, returned to Lisbon due to a technical issue, with passengers awaiting a new flight, according to a company source. Flight TP067 was heading to Curitiba, but the crew requested a return to Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon, from where it had departed. The return was caused by a 'technical issue', according to an official TAP source. 'The landing took place with total safety and normality, and the passengers will resume their journey as soon as possible,' the company added in a statement.
The President of the Republic has been attentive to the case and is preparing to speak. Also in this newspaper, Montenegro says that the proposals from Air France/KLM and Lufthansa valued TAP above expectations.
Air France-KLM, which confirmed this Wednesday the submission of a binding offer for a stake of up to 49.9% in TAP, recorded a second-quarter profit higher than expected, attributing it to increased revenue from premium and long-haul travel, despite having revised its capacity forecasts downwards.
Lufthansa stated on Wednesday (July 29) that its binding proposal for the privatisation of TAP aims to establish a long-term partnership that goes beyond mere financial investment. CEO Carsten Spohr highlighted plans to strengthen TAP as a key airline for the South Atlantic, using Lisbon as a strategic hub. The proposal includes strategic, industrial, social, and financial dimensions, building on Lufthansa's existing presence in Portugal, such as the new Lufthansa Technik facility in Santa Maria da Feira. Air France-KLM also submitted a binding bid for the up to 49.9% stake in the Portuguese carrier.
Mário Chaves, the executive manager responsible for TAP's operational area, will leave the company in August. Considered a key element in the improvement of the carrier's operation in recent years, he will work for an airline in Azerbaijan.
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The Portuguese airline TAP Air Portugal was responsible for the transport of the national football team.
The Portuguese national football team travels with TAP Air Portugal for the 2026 World Cup campaign.
The Air France-KLM group — which is in the running to acquire TAP — is monitoring a potential purchase of Easyjet and stated it would take a call from the North American fund Castlelake, which requires a European partner to realise the interest shown at the end of May. On the sidelines of the International Air Transport Association annual meeting...
Two passengers on a TAP flight between Brussels and Lisbon were injured this Wednesday, May 27, due to severe turbulence, a source from the airline told Lusa. The two passengers received assistance upon arrival at Lisbon Airport due to “injuries caused by unexpected severe turbulence during the flight”. Flight TP643, which connected Brussels and Lisbon, landed at Lisbon Airport at 17:30, according to the flight tracking website Flight Radar. The news was reported by the newspaper Correio da Manhã, which states that the two injured individuals - one who suffered a blow to the head and the other a small cut - were transported to a hospital in Lisbon.
The Lufthansa group will exercise its option in June to purchase a majority stake in Italy's ITA Airways, increasing its share from 41% to 90% for 325 million euros, the German airline group announced today.
The group argues that the Portuguese airline would strengthen the German group's position in South America.
The group stressed that it maintains a “strong interest in TAP Air Portugal”, as the Portuguese carrier could allow it to “expand strategic routes” and create opportunities to “strengthen connectivity”
Miguel Pinto Luz admitted that the financial valuation criterion “will be absolutely central”.
The government intends to sell up to 49.9% of the company's capital, of which 44.9% is for a strategic investor and up to 5% is reserved for employees.
The Lufthansa group is cancelling 20,000 short-haul flights through October to reduce fuel consumption following price hikes since the start of the war in Iran. The cuts represent about 1% of summer passenger capacity, saving approximately 40,000 tonnes of kerosene. Most affected flights are from the regional carrier Cityline, involving unprofitable routes from Frankfurt and Munich. Despite these cuts, the group plans to expand routes in Zurich, Vienna, and Brussels. Lufthansa also noted it is among the bidders for a stake in TAP Air Portugal and recently faced hundreds of cancellations due to cabin crew strikes in Germany.
The Minister of Infrastructure assures that the government is in contact with oil companies regarding aviation fuel stock levels at national airports, stating that no TAP flight cancellations are expected for now. Miguel Pinto Luz emphasized that the issue is international and European in scale, and the government is working to ensure supply stability. Regarding the potential impact on the privatization of TAP, the minister declined to comment, noting that updates on the airline will be provided soon. Meanwhile, the International Energy Agency has warned of potential fuel shortages in Europe, and the aviation sector is bracing for possible disruptions due to the ongoing energy crisis and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
TAP concluded the sale of its 51% stake in Cateringpor to the Swiss group Gate Gourmet for 1.78 million euros on Monday, April 13. Gate Gourmet, which already held the remaining shares, was the sole bidder for the company. The sale was part of the restructuring plan agreed with the European Commission, and the proceeds will revert to the Portuguese State. The deal includes a five-year catering services contract with TAP.
Menzies has a licence to operate until 19 May, but due to the ongoing legal proceedings, this deadline will need to be extended. TAP is evaluating the possibility of performing its own handling.
The government states that the funds are intended for companies whose energy costs represent more than 20% of production costs. Furthermore, Lufthansa has officially submitted its proposal to purchase TAP.
Air France-KLM is presenting a non-binding offer this Wednesday to purchase a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, the group announced.
CEO Benjamin Smith expresses his conviction that the next chapter for TAP “should be written as part of the Air France-KLM Group.”
The airline Iberia, which belongs to the International Airlines Group, has proposed a staff redundancy programme (ERE) that could affect approximately 996 employees, according to Spanish media. The ERE is a labour procedure in Spain that allows companies to suspend, reduce hours, or terminate employment contracts for economic, technical, or other reasons.
Home News TAP resuming flights to Tel Aviv TAP resuming flights to Tel Aviv TAP Air Portugal will resume operations between Lisbon and Tel Aviv from March 29, 2026, with five weekly frequencies using A320neo aircraft with a capacity for 168 passengers.
