MAD-LIS RT; TAP or IB?
Sep 30, 2008 | 12:38 pm
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MAD-LIS RT; TAP or IB?
Have a choice to consider flying either TAP or IB for a round trip (MAD-LIS). TAP tickets are slightly cheaper for date and time of my plan. Never flew TAP before. Here are my questions:
1. For a short flight like this, simply go with price?
2. Should I be concerned about IB’s existence in 3 to 4 months?
3. On TAP’s web site, can’t find way to add UA FF number (want to get UA miles) to reservation. Just call?
Thanks in advance.
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1. For a short flight like this, simply go with price?
2. Should I be concerned about IB’s existence in 3 to 4 months?
3. On TAP’s web site, can’t find way to add UA FF number (want to get UA miles) to reservation. Just call?
Thanks in advance.
Moderator, I am aware that this post can be on *A or 1W (or both). Do what you think is appropriate. Thx
Sep 30, 2008 | 5:49 pm
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I've flown Iberia and enjoyed the experience; never flown TAP. I would say on such a short flight I would choose by price. If you're trying to credit miles to the Star Alliance you could also consider Spanair.
Sep 30, 2008 | 6:08 pm
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I'm not a great fan of either Spanish airline (IB or JK), though as Dole points out, it's so short it probably doesn't make much difference in any case.
Sep 30, 2008 | 8:09 pm
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If given the choice between TP and IB, at least in economy, I would always choose TP if the price is somewhat similar. TP still gives you something to drink and a small snack, whereas on IB you would have to pay even for water. Other aspects of service, such as seat comfort, reliability, etc., are pretty much the same between the two.
Oct 1, 2008 | 8:54 am
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TAP , no doubt. The hostess are nice and they will give you something to eat and drink. Do you know that TAP is one of the safest company in the world. And that is is one of the first where you can use you mobile phone during the flight (long course for now).
Oct 1, 2008 | 10:35 am
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4 your eyes only,
Appreciate additional details that you provided. I did book with TAP.
Oct 3, 2008 | 10:15 am
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Oct 3, 2008 | 10:22 am
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Lived in Lisbon for three years and TAP is much better than IB, IMO. Newer and cleaner planes, snacks, fewer charges. On time arrival....okay, three out of four ain't bad.
Enjoy the wait for your luggage at the LIS baggage carousel. One of the slowest in Europe.
Enjoy the wait for your luggage at the LIS baggage carousel. One of the slowest in Europe.
Oct 3, 2008 | 12:27 pm
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I will be traveling with carry-on only. But appreciate the heads-up re baggage carousel performance (or the lack of).
Oct 12, 2008 | 4:48 am
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From their website, I understand that they are only doing tests on one A319.