
Tap Portugal's A330neo Business Class is a game-changer for long-haul flights. The aircraft features a modern design with a sleek and sophisticated interior.
The business class cabin on the A330neo is configured with 32 seats, each offering a generous amount of personal space. The seats are designed to recline into a fully flat bed, providing ultimate comfort during your flight.
One of the standout features of Tap Portugal's A330neo Business Class is the exceptional service. The cabin crew is attentive and friendly, ensuring that your every need is met throughout the flight.
A330neo
The A330neo is a fantastic aircraft, and TAP Portugal's Business Class experience on this plane is top-notch. The crew is gregarious, charming, and professional, making the flight a pleasure from start to finish.
The service on this flight was exceptional, with attentive crew members monitoring the cabin between meals and providing a warm smile. One crew member even shared her pride in the new Business Class cabin, demonstrating the positive impact of a nice product on customer service.
Meal service began after takeoff, with a generous menu that included lunch and a snack before landing. The crew even offered a light snack of cold cuts, cheese, and fruit before landing, which was perfect for a flight of this length.
TAP's A330neo Business Class offers a range of amenities, including noise-cancelling headphones, which worked well during the flight. You can also expect a generous selection of movies, TV shows, games, and music on the seatback IFE.
The IFE also included a large selection of Portuguese wines, but I couldn't find an interesting Portuguese movie with English or German subtitles. If you're interested in watching a local movie, you might want to check the in-flight menu ahead of time.
If you want to stay connected during the flight, Wi-Fi is available, but be prepared to pay for data-capped plans. A 500MB pass costs 49.99EUR, which is a bit more expensive than the competition.
One nice touch was the Castelbel-branded amenity kit, which included a range of useful items, such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, and socks. The kit also included a nice body lotion and lip balm, which were a nice surprise.
Here's a list of the amenities included in the Castelbel-branded amenity kit:
- Castelbel body lotion
- Lip balm
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Socks
- Eyeshade
- Ear plugs
- Comb
- Pen
- Glasses/screen wipe
Travel Experience

You'll experience top-tier in-flight amenities on your TAP Portugal Miami to Lisbon business class flight.
From generous seating to exceptional service, this route offers the perfect blend of comfort and efficiency.
Priority check-in is available to ensure a smooth start to your journey.
Award-winning meals are served on board, making your flight a culinary experience.
Amenities and Services
You can expect a generous selection of movies, TV shows, games, and music on the seatback IFE, including a large selection of Portuguese wines.
Wi-Fi is available on TAP A330neo flights, but be prepared to pay for internet access, with a 500MB pass costing 49,99EUR.
Noise-cancelling headphones are provided and work well, so you can enjoy your in-flight entertainment without distractions.
Prior to landing, a light snack of cold cuts, cheese, and fruit is served, perfect for a flight of this length.
A five digit numeric code on your boarding pass can be entered on the screen to "personalize" the inflight experience, but it didn't offer any additional benefits beyond allowing for saved favorites.
TAP offers data-capped plans for internet access, so it's a good idea to tether off your mobile phone if you need to stay connected during the flight.
Bottom Line
TAP Air Portugal's A330-900neo business class is a solid product, but not necessarily the first choice for transatlantic flights.
Their business class seats are a huge improvement over previous experiences, offering a comfortable hard product.
The entertainment system is decent, but not particularly impressive.
The crew is friendly, which is a plus.
One reviewer prefers TAP's experience over many European carriers, including Lufthansa, SWISS, and LOT Polish Airlines.
However, another reviewer notes that TAP's soft product feels more like premium economy on long-haul flights.
The hard product is competitive, but the service is not particularly friendly on short-haul flights.
A welcome drink is not offered upon boarding, which is a disappointment.
The pillow is not supportive, and a mattress pad would be a nice addition for sleeping.
The food service is fine for night flights, but lazy on day flights, where clearing the appetizer plate and bringing the hot entree would be a nice touch.
Dessert is often a letdown, with a lack of creativity and presentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TAP Portugal Business Class worth it?
TAP Portugal Business Class offers a significant upgrade from economy and premium economy, with spacious throne seats and decent lie-flat options. However, the value depends on the price, which may not justify the premium for some travelers
Does TAP Portugal have flat beds in Business Class?
Yes, TAP Portugal offers lie-flat business class seating on its long-haul flights. This premium seating option is available on select A321 Long Range aircraft.
Sources
- https://liveandletsfly.com/tap-a330neo-business-class-review/
- https://www.business-class.com/p/city/lisbon
- https://www.flytap.com/en-us/on-board/fly-business
- https://flight-report.com/en/report/42690/tap-air-portugal-tp224-miami-mia-lisbon-lis/
- https://onemileatatime.com/insights/tap-air-portugal-a330-business-class/
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