TAP Air Portugal welcomes the first A321LR aircraft into its growing fleet of Airbus aircraft. With a total of 75 total Airbus aircraft and 12 more on order, the A321LR is expected to assist the expansion efforts of TAP into new markets.
April 2019 marks the initiation of the Airbus A321LR into the TAP Air Portugal fleet, the carrier the first to operate with both Airbus A321LR and A330neo in its lineup. Both are the latest generation of aircraft from the manufacturer, expanding the operational capabilities of the airline.
The A321LR is a single-aisle aircraft with 171 seats in total: 16 Business Class, 48 Eco Premium Class, and 107 Economy seats. The aircraft has a contemporary design for comfort, with full flat business class seating and high comfort economy seats. Other perks include in-flight entertainment, connectivity, and free messaging services.