Practically 1.4 million passengers and over 13,100 flights; these are the numbers which greatest describe the 20 th anniversary of TAP Air Portugal’s route between Prague and Lisbon. In the course of the celebrations at Václav Havel Airport Prague, a singular Airbus A321neo in a particular retro livery arrived in Prague. The airport firefighters welcomed it with a standard water salute and there was additionally an accompanying program on the gate.
The primary flight on the Prague – Lisbon route was operated on 1 June 2004. TAP initially launched three frequencies per week and steadily elevated the service to comprise 11 weekly flights in 2018-2019. At present, the provider operates the route seven occasions per week, and from June till the tip of the summer time season, passengers will be capable of select from as many as eight frequencies.
“I’m glad that our cooperation with TAP Air Portugal has been working very properly in the long run. It’s a provider that gives our passengers with a variety of connections not solely to Portugal, but in addition on connecting routes, particularly to South and North America. I additionally admire the truth that TAP Air Portugal was one of many first airways to renew connections with Prague after restrictions have been relaxed submit the Covid-19 pandemic. I personally consider that our cooperation will proceed in the identical spirit sooner or later,” Jiří Pos, Chairman of the Prague Airport Board of Administrators, mentioned.
Frédéric Gossot, Gross sales and Distribution Senior Director of TAP Air Portugal, added: “It’s with nice satisfaction that we’re right here, at this time, celebrating 20 years of success of TAP flights connecting Prague and Lisbon. Prior to now 20 years, TAP has transported nearly 1.4 million passengers between the capital cities of Czechia and Portugal. We cheer all our companions, and particularly our host at this time, Václav Havel Airport Prague; you might be a part of this success. We carry many vacationers, not solely from Portugal, but in addition from Brazil, america, and Canada to find Prague and Czechia, and we provide the Czechs among the greatest choices to go to Lisbon and all of the gems of Portugal and past, onboard our all-Airbus fleet, one of many youngest fleets in Europe.”
From June till the tip of the summer time season, TAP Air Portugal operates the Prague-Lisbon route eight occasions per week. Relying on the plane seat occupancy, the flights are operated by both an Airbus A321neo or an A320neo plane.