Large aviation groups “still interested in buying TAP”
In spite of the government’s sloth in reaching any decision, or even moving forwards with its intention to prepare the sale of flagship airline TAP, the company’s CEO Luís Rodrigues
TAP justifies nightmare flight with “unexpected worsening of weather conditions”
Passengers spent 15 hours going nowhere The joys of flying to the Azores in winter were perfectly illustrated over the weekend when passengers spent more than 15 hours going absolutely
Standard & Poor’s upgrades TAP rating
Financial ratings agency Standard & Poor’s has upgraded the long-term issuer credit rating of Portugal’s flagship airline TAP, from B+ to ‘BB-, with a stable outlook’, according to a statement
TAP pilots share rare footage of aurora borealis in Portugal
The aurora borealis can rarely be seen in Portugal Stunning footage of the aurora borealis seen from Portuguese skies was filmed by TAP pilots during a flight between San Francisco (USA)
President ‘understands’ TAP privatisation bill will be amended
Portugal’s president, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, has said he understands from recent statements by the prime minister that legislation for the privatisation of national flag-carrier TAP will be amended to
Marcelo ‘vetoes’ TAP privatisation, citing three “critical issues”
Tight-lipped PM says Marcelo’s concerns “will be duly pondered” President Marcelo has ‘vetoed’ the government’s decree setting out the conditions for reprivatising TAP, citing three “critical issues” that require clarification.
TAP posts ‘record quarterly profits’
Portugal’s national airline, TAP, had a record quarterly net profit in the three months to September, at €180.5 million, for a nine-month profit of €203.5 million, according to information released
TAP has 30 days to respond to former CEO’s almost €6 million claim for unfair dismissal
Portugal’s ‘flagship airline’ TAP has been cited in the civil case taken out for unfair dismissal by former CEO Christine Ourmières-Widener. This means the company, in the throes of privatisation,
Infrastructure minister to be heard in parliament on TAP privatisation
Portugal’s minister for infrastructure, João Galamba, will be heard in parliament today about the announcement of TAP’s privatisation. His hearing, by the economy, public works, planning and housing committee, is scheduled
Former TAP chairman says he too may end up suing for unfair dismissal
Manuel Beja, the former chairman of TAP ‘dismissed’ in the wake of the ‘golden handshake scandal’ has told Expresso that he may end up suing the Portuguese State for unfair