TAP Air Portugal launches new routes from Lisbon to LA and Porto to Boston

TAP Air Portugal has expanded its network in the United States by launching two new routes. The airline commenced flights between Lisbon and Los Angeles on May 16, marking its return to the California airport after a 35-year hiatus. This route now stands as TAP's longest nonstop service at 4,944 nautical miles, surpassing the Lisbon to San Francisco route.

The launch of this service means TAP now serves eight US airports, with flights operating four times a week until October 25. "The launch of Los Angeles flights means that the Portuguese flag carrier now serves eight US airports," stated an airline representative. TAP's initial round-trip operation was conducted using a CS-TUG A330neo aircraft.

Two days before the Los Angeles service began, TAP initiated flights from Porto to Boston on May 14. This route covers 2,732 nautical miles and operates four times weekly using an A321LR aircraft. Until last year, there were no direct services between these cities. Azores Airlines had previously operated a weekly service but did not continue due to performance issues.