TAP Air Portugal announces three new US seasonal routes amid expansion

TAP's Los Angeles-Lisbon route will start on May 16th and become one of its longest nonstop services. Initially operating three times a week before adding a fourth frequency later in May, it seeks to capture traffic from Lisbon’s largest unserved long-haul market. Antunes noted that Los Angeles presents both incoming and outgoing passenger opportunities: "Los Angeles is also an attraction."

Another notable addition is the San Francisco-Terceira route in the Azores archipelago, last served by TAP in 1990. The flight aims to cater to California’s large Azorean community and provide connections throughout Europe and Africa via Lisbon.

Antunes expressed optimism about these developments: "We're very excited because every indicator we have right now tells us that these routes are going to be a success." He emphasized that expanding beyond Lisbon helps meet demand for Northern Portugal and Northern Spain.

TAP Air Portugal already serves several other US cities including Miami, Chicago ORD, New York JFK, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and Washington Dulles.