Portuguese airline TAP Air Portugal is withdrawing from Romania. Thus, starting January 27, 2019, the air operator is suspending flights on the Bucharest-Lisbon route, the only direct ones provided by the company between Romania and Portugal, also stating that it is giving up on Romania.
The withdrawal is justified by low profitability, this being the company’s second withdrawal from the local market.
TAP ensures that people who have already purchased tickets will be protected on flights of other airlines or will be able to request a refund.
Source: Profit
Frequently Asked Questions
When will TAP Air Portugal stop flights from Romania?
TAP Air Portugal will suspend its Bucharest-Lisbon flights starting January 27, 2019.
Why is TAP Air Portugal leaving the Romanian market?
The airline cited low profitability as the primary reason for withdrawing from the local market for the second time.
What happens to passengers who already bought tickets?
Affected passengers will be rebooked on other airlines’ flights or can request a full refund for their tickets.