Handling flight problems can be really frustrating. However, the bright side is that the European Union has laws to help travelers when things don’t go as planned. If you’re traveling by air in the EU, it’s wise to be aware of these protections. They can come in handy if your flight is disrupted.
Knowing what you’re entitled to can make handling travel complications a lot simpler. While it won’t speed up your journey, it can make you more relaxed when things don’t go as planned.
Passenger Rights under EU Regulation 261/2004
EU air passengers are protected if their flight experiences difficulties. EU laws ensure airlines take care of their passengers when things go wrong.
When flights are delayed or cancelled, airlines must offer you:
- Meals and beverages
- Accommodation if you’re stuck overnight
- Transportation to and from the hotel
- Two free phone calls, emails, or faxes
If you’re experiencing a significant delay or your flight is cancelled, you might also get:
- A refund
- An alternative flight
- Compensation to make up for the trouble
Remember to ask airline staff about these things if your plans change. They are obligated to inform you about your rights when there’s a significant delay or cancellation.
TAP Air Portugal Flight Delay Compensation
Travel setbacks from TAP Air Portugal can be really annoying. However there’s a silver lining: if you’re stranded for more than three hours because of the airline’s fault, you might be able to get some compensation.
Regulations in the UK and EU are on your side. You could be eligible for up to €600 per person. What counts is when you land, not when you take off. So monitor your arrival time if you want to seek flight delay compensation.
How much you get depends on how far you’re flying. A brief trip won’t be compensated as highly as a long one, even if they’re both delayed the same amount of time.
Interested in learning exactly how much you could get? Check out the table below to see how much money you might get:
| Less than 3 hours | Between 3-4 hours | Over 4 hours | Distance |
| €0 | €250 | €250 | All flights up to 1500 km |
| €0 | €400 | €400 | All flights between 1500 km and 3500 km |
| €0 | €400 | €400 | All intra-EU flights over 3500 km |
| €0 | €300 | €600 | All non-EU flights over 3500 km |
TAP Air Portugal Flight Cancellation Compensation
The European Union has regulations to help you in case of flight cancellation. Here’s the important information:
If your flight is cancelled within two weeks of your planned travel date, you may be entitled to compensation of up to €600. But there’s a catch – the airline can avoid paying if they can get you on another flight that aligns closely with your original schedule.
The airline can avoid paying you if they offer you a new flight that meets the following conditions:
| Advance Notice | Re-routing Requirements |
| 14 Days | None |
| 7 – 13 Days | Alternative flight departing no more than 2 hours before and arriving less than 4 hours after the original flight |
| Less than 7 Days | Alternative flight departing no more than 1 hour before and arriving less than 2 hours after the original flight |
If you accept an alternative flight from the airline, you can still receive compensation. What matters most is when you reach your final destination.
How much money you might get depends on a couple of points:
- The length of your flight
- The delay in your arrival
As a result, even if the new flight doesn’t get there on time, you could still be eligible for compensation.
Look at the following table to understand better:
| Under 2 hours | 2-3 hours | 3-4 hours | Over 4 hours | Never arrived | Distance |
| €125 | €250 | €250 | €250 | €250 | All flights 1,500 km or less |
| €200 | €200 | €400 | €400 | €400 | Internal EU flights over 1,500 km |
| €200 | €200 | €400 | €400 | €400 | Non-internal EU flights 1,500 km- 3,500 km |
| €300 | €300 | €300 | €600 | €600 | Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 km |
The airline might not have to compensate you if they can provide transportation to your destination, close to the original schedule. Even with a slight delay, you might not be eligible for flight cancellation compensation.
How to Claim Compensation from TAP Air Portugal
It’s crucial to understand how to request the compensation you’re entitled to under EU Regulation 261/2004. Here’s the process:
- Fill in our form. You’ll need to provide details including your flight number, date, and the issue you encountered.
- Let our experts help you. Once you submit the form, our team will handle the rest. We know the EU laws thoroughly and will make every effort to get you your compensation. You only pay us if we win your case.
Remember that you’re entitled as a passenger to claim compensation for a delayed or cancelled flight. No matter whether your flight was delayed due to operational reasons or technical issues, if it was not caused by extraordinary circumstances including inclement weather or air traffic control decisions, you have a right to compensation.
Which TAP Air Portugal Flights are Covered by EU261?
The EU’s air passenger protection laws are comprehensive in scope. They cover all flights departing from an airport within an EU country and every flight landing at an airport within an EU country when an EU-based airline operates the flight.
| Itinerary | Covered by EU 261 |
| Flights departing EU airports | ✅ Covered |
| Flights arriving at EU airports | ✅ Covered |
These regulations also include airlines from Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland. This means when you travel with any airline to, within, or from Europe, you likely have these rights. It’s good to know about these regulations – they’re in place to help you if something goes wrong with your flight. They ensure you’re not left on your own when your travel plans go awry.
When You Are Not Entitled to Compensation
TAP Air Portugal is not always responsible when flights are delayed or cancelled. Sometimes, events occur that the airline can’t control, like extreme weather or unforeseen issues.
For instance, if there’s a sudden storm, an airport emergency, or a strike by air traffic controllers, TAP Air Portugal cannot be held accountable. These are called “extraordinary circumstances” that the airline can’t do anything about.
When these events take place, you are unlikely to get any compensation. The airline is not considered to be doing anything wrong when these unforeseen difficulties come up.
Recent Flight Delays and Cancellations
Was your flight delayed or cancelled without a valid reason? Check our table for the latest flight delays and cancellations. Assess your right to compensation using our claim checker, and let us protect your rights and pursue compensation for you.
Did not find your flight in our table? Try our compensation form, and we will check it for you.
| Date | Airline (Flight number) | Route | Status | Your compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
20.06.202511:55 | TAP Air Portugal 7471 | Copenhagen (CPH) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202511:50 | TAP Air Portugal 6996 | Cairo (CAI) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202509:20 | TAP Air Portugal 6785 | Brussels (BRU) Faro (FAO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202509:15 | TAP Air Portugal 6775 | Brussels (BRU) Lisbon (LIS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202507:00 | TAP Air Portugal 7465 | Gothenburg (GOT) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202506:50 | TAP Air Portugal 6886 | Zagreb (ZAG) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202506:45 | TAP Air Portugal 7475 | Oslo (OSL) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202506:35 | TAP Air Portugal 7451 | Budapest (BUD) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202506:05 | TAP Air Portugal 5119 | Sao Paulo (CNF) Porto Seguro (BPS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202505:55 | TAP Air Portugal 647 | Brussels (BRU) Lisbon (LIS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
20.06.202500:40 | TAP Air Portugal 6349 | Hong Kong (HKG) Dubai (DXB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202521:55 | TAP Air Portugal 4264 | Boston (BOS) London (LGW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:55 | TAP Air Portugal 1483 | Lisbon (LIS) (DSS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:15 | TAP Air Portugal 646 | Lisbon (LIS) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:05 | TAP Air Portugal 8794 | Berlin (BER) Helsinki (HEL) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202520:00 | TAP Air Portugal 7524 | Munich (MUC) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:55 | TAP Air Portugal 5571 | Copenhagen (CPH) Aalborg (AAL) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:45 | TAP Air Portugal 6408 | Berlin (BER) Riga (RIX) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:05 | TAP Air Portugal 8358 | Brussels (BRU) Helsinki (HEL) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202519:05 | TAP Air Portugal 7064 | Berlin (BER) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:50 | TAP Air Portugal 1325 | Dublin (DUB) Lisbon (LIS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:29 | TAP Air Portugal 4393 | Boston (BOS) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202518:00 | TAP Air Portugal 7477 | Budapest (BUD) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202517:50 | TAP Air Portugal 7791 | Berlin (BER) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202517:40 | TAP Air Portugal 8446 | Zurich (ZRH) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202517:35 | TAP Air Portugal 7975 | Budapest (BUD) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202517:20 | TAP Air Portugal 533 | Berlin (BER) Lisbon (LIS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202516:40 | TAP Air Portugal 8343 | Helsinki (HEL) Brussels (BRU) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202516:00 | TAP Air Portugal 7714 | Munich (MUC) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202515:50 | TAP Air Portugal 7793 | Berlin (BER) Munich (MUC) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202515:15 | TAP Air Portugal 1324 | Lisbon (LIS) Dublin (DUB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202515:15 | TAP Air Portugal 7227 | Trieste (TRS) Rome (FCO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202514:55 | TAP Air Portugal 8197 | Budapest (BUD) Zurich (ZRH) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202514:55 | TAP Air Portugal 5567 | Bodo (BOO) Oslo (OSL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202513:35 | TAP Air Portugal 4061 | Sao Paulo (SDU) Brasilia (BSB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202513:20 | TAP Air Portugal 7230 | Rome (FCO) Trieste (TRS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202513:15 | TAP Air Portugal 7204 | Rome (FCO) Turin (TRN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202512:35 | TAP Air Portugal 5051 | Sao Paulo (CNF) Brasilia (BSB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202511:55 | TAP Air Portugal 7471 | Copenhagen (CPH) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202511:55 | TAP Air Portugal 532 | Lisbon (LIS) Berlin (BER) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202511:40 | TAP Air Portugal 4187 | Sao Paulo (CGH) Brasilia (BSB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202511:24 | TAP Air Portugal 4380 | Savannah (SAV) New York (JFK) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202510:30 | TAP Air Portugal 6781 | Brussels (BRU) Porto (OPO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202509:45 | TAP Air Portugal 7090 | Budapest (BUD) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202509:40 | TAP Air Portugal 57 | Lisbon (LIS) Brasilia (BSB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202509:30 | TAP Air Portugal 8199 | Budapest (BUD) Zurich (ZRH) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202508:50 | TAP Air Portugal 5864 | Brasilia (BSB) Porto Alegre (POA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202508:35 | TAP Air Portugal 4033 | Brasilia (BSB) Sao Paulo (CNF) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202508:35 | TAP Air Portugal 5050 | Sao Paulo (CNF) Barreiras (BRA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202507:40 | TAP Air Portugal 8340 | Helsinki (HEL) Brussels (BRU) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202507:05 | TAP Air Portugal 8791 | Helsinki (HEL) Berlin (BER) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
19.06.202506:00 | TAP Air Portugal 535 | Berlin (BER) Lisbon (LIS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202506:00 | TAP Air Portugal 4296 | Atlanta (ATL) Boston (BOS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202505:55 | TAP Air Portugal 647 | Brussels (BRU) Lisbon (LIS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202503:30 | TAP Air Portugal 5351 | Recife (REC) Juazeiro Do Norte (JDO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
19.06.202502:05 | TAP Air Portugal 6359 | Amman (AMM) Dubai (DXB) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
18.06.202522:05 | TAP Air Portugal 5053 | Sao Paulo (CNF) Brasilia (BSB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202520:55 | TAP Air Portugal 4064 | Brasilia (BSB) Fortaleza (FOR) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202519:50 | TAP Air Portugal 5905 | Pelotas (PET) Sao Paulo (GRU) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
18.06.202518:30 | TAP Air Portugal 4163 | Ilheus (IOS) Sao Paulo (GRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202518:29 | TAP Air Portugal 4393 | Boston (BOS) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202517:40 | TAP Air Portugal 8446 | Zurich (ZRH) Budapest (BUD) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202516:55 | TAP Air Portugal 5904 | Sao Paulo (GRU) Pelotas (PET) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
18.06.202514:20 | TAP Air Portugal 6471 | Rome (MXP) Ponta Delgada (PDL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202514:10 | TAP Air Portugal 6621 | Lisbon (LIS) Ponta Delgada (PDL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202514:05 | TAP Air Portugal 6358 | Dubai (DXB) Amman (AMM) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
18.06.202513:25 | TAP Air Portugal 6647 | Faro (FAO) Ponta Delgada (PDL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202513:10 | TAP Air Portugal 5571 | Copenhagen (CPH) Aalborg (AAL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202512:35 | TAP Air Portugal 6559 | Porto (OPO) Ponta Delgada (PDL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202512:35 | TAP Air Portugal 6619 | Lisbon (LIS) Ponta Delgada (PDL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202511:50 | TAP Air Portugal 1861 | Lisbon (LIS) Ponta Delgada (PDL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202511:15 | TAP Air Portugal 7207 | Turin (TRN) Rome (FCO) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202510:35 | TAP Air Portugal 5569 | Bodo (BOO) Oslo (OSL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202510:05 | TAP Air Portugal 6350 | Dubai (DXB) Singapore (SIN) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202509:55 | TAP Air Portugal 6361 | Bangkok (BKK) Dubai (DXB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202508:30 | TAP Air Portugal 540 | Lisbon (LIS) Dusseldorf (DUS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202508:15 | TAP Air Portugal 1859 | Lisbon (LIS) Ponta Delgada (PDL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202507:40 | TAP Air Portugal 8340 | Helsinki (HEL) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202507:35 | TAP Air Portugal 5621 | Reykjavik (KEF) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202507:10 | TAP Air Portugal 4256 | Nashville (BNA) Boston (BOS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202506:45 | TAP Air Portugal 7475 | Oslo (OSL) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202506:00 | TAP Air Portugal 4411 | Boston (BOS) Tampa (TPA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202502:05 | TAP Air Portugal 6359 | Amman (AMM) Dubai (DXB) | cancelled | Claim Refund |
18.06.202502:00 | TAP Air Portugal 6348 | Dubai (DXB) Manama (BAH) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202501:00 | TAP Air Portugal 8986 | Addis Ababa (ADD) Brussels (BRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
18.06.202500:40 | TAP Air Portugal 6349 | Hong Kong (HKG) Dubai (DXB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202523:35 | TAP Air Portugal 4432 | Portland (PDX) Boston (BOS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202522:05 | TAP Air Portugal 5053 | Sao Paulo (CNF) Brasilia (BSB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202520:55 | TAP Air Portugal 645 | Brussels (BRU) Lisbon (LIS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202520:45 | TAP Air Portugal 4050 | Brasilia (BSB) Sao Paulo (GIG) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202518:30 | TAP Air Portugal 4163 | Ilheus (IOS) Sao Paulo (GRU) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202518:29 | TAP Air Portugal 4393 | Boston (BOS) Seattle (SEA) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202517:00 | TAP Air Portugal 4021 | Brasilia (BSB) Sao Paulo (CGH) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202515:50 | TAP Air Portugal 4079 | Sao Paulo (GRU) Ilheus (IOS) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202515:45 | TAP Air Portugal 5511 | Aarhus (AAR) Copenhagen (CPH) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202515:20 | TAP Air Portugal 4099 | Sao Paulo (GIG) Brasilia (BSB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202514:55 | TAP Air Portugal 8197 | Budapest (BUD) Zurich (ZRH) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202514:55 | TAP Air Portugal 7115 | Krakow (KRK) Warsaw (WAW) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202514:25 | TAP Air Portugal 6509 | Paris (CDG) Ponta Delgada (PDL) | delayed | Claim Refund |
17.06.202514:15 | TAP Air Portugal 6731 | Lisbon (LIS) Dubai (DXB) | delayed | Claim Refund |
