The Latest Breaking News from TAP Air Portugal

Lufthansa to buy 44.9 per cent of TAP Air Portugal in euros 1.2 billion deal

The German airline outbid Air France-KLM, the only other company in the race, Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro said. The government set aside 5 per cent of the company for its more than 9,000 employees to buy shares, with the government remaining the main shareholder.

The Economic Times · Oct 14

Lufthansa wins race to buy $1.3 billion stake of major European airline

The German company outbid Air France-KLM for a 44.9 per cent share of Portugal’s flagship airline

The Independent UK · Oct 14

Privacy screens and sculpted headrests: What's new in premium economy?

Premium economy is getting an upgrade as airlines make flying more private, comfortable and luxurious – just without the hefty business class price tag.

Euronews · Sep 9

Gatwick flight in mid-air emergency as fire breaks out on board

The TAP Air Portugal flight was forced to make a rapid U-turn minutes after takeoff

Evening Standard · Feb 10

Woman 'wakes up in hotel with man attempting to rape her after airline put her in room with a stranger'

The woman is now seeking compensation from TAP Air Portugal

Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025

Iberia flight delayed after pilot bitten by spider that crawled onto the plane

The plane underwent a three-hour disinfection upon landing in Madrid

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025

Plane grounded for four days after 132 hamsters escape on board a Lisbon flight

It took airport staff four days to collect all 132 hamsters following their cargo hold adventure

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024

Emergency declared on Dublin-bound flight as it diverts back to Lisbon

Passengers were safely loaded onto a new plane after landing back in Lisbon

Irish Mirror · Jul 12, 2023

Dublin-bound plane declares emergency and diverts back to Lisbon due to technical issue

The aircraft was scheduled to arrive at Dublin Airport at 7pm but had to return to Lisbon

Dublin Live · Jul 11, 2023

Portugal to increase airport fees making flights more expensive

Portugal holidays could be about to get more expensive for Brits booking flights due to a new fee at airports next year

Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2022