Lisbon / LIS and other TAP lounge status? (Covid pandemic and onwards)
Jun 18, 2021, 11:25 pm
#48
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LIS lounge opens only at 08:00
With dozens of departures from Lisbon between 5am to 9am, all with business-class passengers, TAP can't get its arse into gear to open the lounge until 8am, can't even offer passengers a coffee voucher.
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Aug 8, 2021, 1:34 pm
#49
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Hello,
Is the TAP lounge open? Are there any other *Alliance lounges? Never been through LIsbon airport.
I have two flights with TAP. Paris to Lisbon october 1 evening arrival and Lisbon to Las Palmas morning dep. October 2. How late does the TAP lounge stay open and what time do they open in the morning?
I am planning to stay air side to avoid the Covid19 circus. I don't want to go land side even less go to the city.
I will have only light carry-on. This will be a quick return trip. Thank you for your help/advice.
Is the TAP lounge open? Are there any other *Alliance lounges? Never been through LIsbon airport.
I have two flights with TAP. Paris to Lisbon october 1 evening arrival and Lisbon to Las Palmas morning dep. October 2. How late does the TAP lounge stay open and what time do they open in the morning?
I am planning to stay air side to avoid the Covid19 circus. I don't want to go land side even less go to the city.
I will have only light carry-on. This will be a quick return trip. Thank you for your help/advice.
Aug 9, 2021, 2:05 am
#50
Join Date: Jul 2005
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The airport is not a great spend to spend the night. Why not find a hotel room? You can find many reasonable hotel rooms within 15 mins of the airport.
The lounge is open 8AM to 11PM - which is crazy, given how many departures leave before 8AM.
You're flying in October - things will change before then.
The lounge is open 8AM to 11PM - which is crazy, given how many departures leave before 8AM.
You're flying in October - things will change before then.
Aug 10, 2021, 5:25 am
#51
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Is the ANA lounge still self service with wine and food? Can you take water, etc from the fridge? or is everything handled by an attendant?
Aug 12, 2021, 6:31 am
#52
Join Date: Dec 2016
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I am flying TAP after a long time . Just realized that if you are flying Y class despite being a Star Alliance Gold Member . no lounge at Madrid or anywhere apart from Lisbon. Not sure about Star Alliance Lounge .
Definitely no more TAP flights for me .
Learn in the hard way
Definitely no more TAP flights for me .
Learn in the hard way
Aug 20, 2021, 11:25 am
#53
Join Date: Sep 2005
Programs: Northwest, United
Posts: 3,256
Long layover in LIS
I have a long connection (7 hours) in LIS on an upcoming trip, looking to set expectations for Lounge time (plus an airport shopping question...).
We will arrive from FRA on one ticket (arriving flight in on LH metal), then we have 7 glorious hours in LIS before our onward flight to PDL on TAP, which is booked on a separate ticket. That last leg is an award flight in Business class. Our transit of LIS will be on a Sunday afternoon/evening.
I know we will need to recover our checked bags upon arrival in LIS (traveling on two separate tickets), take care of other formalities (COVID test/vaccination status documentation) and later we will need to check in for our flight on TAP to PDL. That's a late departure (scheduled for 22:20 pm departure). Since we have business class tickets, I believe we should have access to the TAP Premium Lounge -- I assume that's the best (perhaps only?) option. We have many hours to kill, so I'm hoping to find a comfortable, relaxing space. On a Sunday afternoon/evening at the end of August -- should I expect that lounge to be open?
(We are flying business class, but we have no status on any airline, no Priority Pass or other lounge membership; basic TAP members though!)
Shopping question: As we will have just entered the EU, we would like to buy local SIMs for our phones. Can anyone recommend a shop in the airport for SIMs? Thanks.
We will arrive from FRA on one ticket (arriving flight in on LH metal), then we have 7 glorious hours in LIS before our onward flight to PDL on TAP, which is booked on a separate ticket. That last leg is an award flight in Business class. Our transit of LIS will be on a Sunday afternoon/evening.
I know we will need to recover our checked bags upon arrival in LIS (traveling on two separate tickets), take care of other formalities (COVID test/vaccination status documentation) and later we will need to check in for our flight on TAP to PDL. That's a late departure (scheduled for 22:20 pm departure). Since we have business class tickets, I believe we should have access to the TAP Premium Lounge -- I assume that's the best (perhaps only?) option. We have many hours to kill, so I'm hoping to find a comfortable, relaxing space. On a Sunday afternoon/evening at the end of August -- should I expect that lounge to be open?
(We are flying business class, but we have no status on any airline, no Priority Pass or other lounge membership; basic TAP members though!)
Shopping question: As we will have just entered the EU, we would like to buy local SIMs for our phones. Can anyone recommend a shop in the airport for SIMs? Thanks.
Aug 23, 2021, 2:42 pm
#54
Join Date: Jan 2021
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I have a long connection (7 hours) in LIS on an upcoming trip, looking to set expectations for Lounge time (plus an airport shopping question...).
We will arrive from FRA on one ticket (arriving flight in on LH metal), then we have 7 glorious hours in LIS before our onward flight to PDL on TAP, which is booked on a separate ticket. That last leg is an award flight in Business class. Our transit of LIS will be on a Sunday afternoon/evening.
I know we will need to recover our checked bags upon arrival in LIS (traveling on two separate tickets), take care of other formalities (COVID test/vaccination status documentation) and later we will need to check in for our flight on TAP to PDL. That's a late departure (scheduled for 22:20 pm departure). Since we have business class tickets, I believe we should have access to the TAP Premium Lounge -- I assume that's the best (perhaps only?) option. We have many hours to kill, so I'm hoping to find a comfortable, relaxing space. On a Sunday afternoon/evening at the end of August -- should I expect that lounge to be open?
(We are flying business class, but we have no status on any airline, no Priority Pass or other lounge membership; basic TAP members though!)
Shopping question: As we will have just entered the EU, we would like to buy local SIMs for our phones. Can anyone recommend a shop in the airport for SIMs? Thanks.
We will arrive from FRA on one ticket (arriving flight in on LH metal), then we have 7 glorious hours in LIS before our onward flight to PDL on TAP, which is booked on a separate ticket. That last leg is an award flight in Business class. Our transit of LIS will be on a Sunday afternoon/evening.
I know we will need to recover our checked bags upon arrival in LIS (traveling on two separate tickets), take care of other formalities (COVID test/vaccination status documentation) and later we will need to check in for our flight on TAP to PDL. That's a late departure (scheduled for 22:20 pm departure). Since we have business class tickets, I believe we should have access to the TAP Premium Lounge -- I assume that's the best (perhaps only?) option. We have many hours to kill, so I'm hoping to find a comfortable, relaxing space. On a Sunday afternoon/evening at the end of August -- should I expect that lounge to be open?
(We are flying business class, but we have no status on any airline, no Priority Pass or other lounge membership; basic TAP members though!)
Shopping question: As we will have just entered the EU, we would like to buy local SIMs for our phones. Can anyone recommend a shop in the airport for SIMs? Thanks.
Concerning the sim card, you'll find a Vodafone store in the terminal. If you're only interested in data in Portugal (mainland and islands) you can go with the "Vodafone go" plan: unlimited data at around 1 euro per day (you can get a 15euros or a 30 euros prepaid card). Just mind the store closing time: 5pm and enjoy your time on the island.
Aug 25, 2021, 2:38 am
#55
Join Date: Oct 2019
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I have a long connection (7 hours) in LIS on an upcoming trip, looking to set expectations for Lounge time (plus an airport shopping question...).
We will arrive from FRA on one ticket (arriving flight in on LH metal), then we have 7 glorious hours in LIS before our onward flight to PDL on TAP, which is booked on a separate ticket. That last leg is an award flight in Business class. Our transit of LIS will be on a Sunday afternoon/evening.
I know we will need to recover our checked bags upon arrival in LIS (traveling on two separate tickets), take care of other formalities (COVID test/vaccination status documentation) and later we will need to check in for our flight on TAP to PDL. That's a late departure (scheduled for 22:20 pm departure). Since we have business class tickets, I believe we should have access to the TAP Premium Lounge -- I assume that's the best (perhaps only?) option. We have many hours to kill, so I'm hoping to find a comfortable, relaxing space. On a Sunday afternoon/evening at the end of August -- should I expect that lounge to be open?
(We are flying business class, but we have no status on any airline, no Priority Pass or other lounge membership; basic TAP members though!)
Shopping question: As we will have just entered the EU, we would like to buy local SIMs for our phones. Can anyone recommend a shop in the airport for SIMs? Thanks.
We will arrive from FRA on one ticket (arriving flight in on LH metal), then we have 7 glorious hours in LIS before our onward flight to PDL on TAP, which is booked on a separate ticket. That last leg is an award flight in Business class. Our transit of LIS will be on a Sunday afternoon/evening.
I know we will need to recover our checked bags upon arrival in LIS (traveling on two separate tickets), take care of other formalities (COVID test/vaccination status documentation) and later we will need to check in for our flight on TAP to PDL. That's a late departure (scheduled for 22:20 pm departure). Since we have business class tickets, I believe we should have access to the TAP Premium Lounge -- I assume that's the best (perhaps only?) option. We have many hours to kill, so I'm hoping to find a comfortable, relaxing space. On a Sunday afternoon/evening at the end of August -- should I expect that lounge to be open?
(We are flying business class, but we have no status on any airline, no Priority Pass or other lounge membership; basic TAP members though!)
Shopping question: As we will have just entered the EU, we would like to buy local SIMs for our phones. Can anyone recommend a shop in the airport for SIMs? Thanks.
Oct 17, 2021, 6:25 pm
#56
Join Date: Aug 2012
Programs: Mileageplus
Posts: 47
I am flying back from Lisbon in November back to the states. I am flying TAP business class and my mom is flying United business. Are we both able to use the Fast Track? How much time do you think we will need to get through security? We are flying back on a Saturday around 10am.
Oct 20, 2021, 3:03 pm
#57
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: LIS
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I am flying back from Lisbon in November back to the states. I am flying TAP business class and my mom is flying United business. Are we both able to use the Fast Track? How much time do you think we will need to get through security? We are flying back on a Saturday around 10am.
You should clear security in 10 mins.
Oct 23, 2021, 1:21 am
#58
Join Date: May 2020
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 209
I am flying TAP after a long time . Just realized that if you are flying Y class despite being a Star Alliance Gold Member . no lounge at Madrid or anywhere apart from Lisbon. Not sure about Star Alliance Lounge .
Definitely no more TAP flights for me .
Learn in the hard way
Definitely no more TAP flights for me .
Learn in the hard way
Oct 23, 2021, 2:01 am
#59
Join Date: Sep 2002
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What you don't have access to is Contract Lounges...in Madrid, there are no Star Gold lounges, only a contract lounge for business class customers.
Oct 23, 2021, 4:21 am
#60
Join Date: May 2020
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 209
That's not correct. You have access to all the Star Gold lounges regardless of fare class. In MUC, that means access to all of the Lufthansa business and Senator lounges.
What you don't have access to is Contract Lounges...in Madrid, there are no Star Gold lounges, only a contract lounge for business class customers.
What you don't have access to is Contract Lounges...in Madrid, there are no Star Gold lounges, only a contract lounge for business class customers.