TAP and SAA redesign commercial partnership

TAP Portugal and South African Airways, both members of Star Alliance, just introduced new code-share services between Portugal and the Republic of South Africa, operated by both carriers via London (Heathrow). These new services are available for booking and purchase via the normal sales channels.

TAP customers can now fly via London to five South African destinations: Johannesburg, Cape Town and three other cities (Durban, East London and Port Elizabeth.

Through this new agreement, SAA´s code is added to TAP flights departing Lisbon to London on a daily basis. SAA passengers can also benefit from connecting flights beyond Lisbon, which are available to other Portuguese cities of TAP domestic network, such as Porto, Faro and Funchal (Madeira.)

This new step in the commercial ties with SAA represents an important opportunity for TAP to offer diverse, convenient and attractive service options to passengers.

Such new services now allow for ease of travel between Portugal and South Africa and provide the Portuguese community in South Africa with easy access to prime cities in Portugal, such as Lisbon, Porto, faro and Funchal (Madeira).

In an effort to meet customers’ highest expectations, both TAP and SAA will continue pursuing the enhancement of their joint service offer between Portugal and South Africa.

As members of Star Alliance, TAP Victoria Members can earn miles when flying on qualifying flights, with a 200 percent Class-of-Service Bonus when flying in Business Class. All miles accrued count toward earning status.

Likewise, SAA Voyager offers its members an added advantage towards earning and spending their miles across the network, with Voyager top tier members also enjoying access to Star Alliance lounges wherever applicable.

Additionally, South African Airways and TAP Portugal offer reciprocal frequent flyer benefits, including lounge access. Customers of both airlines will also enjoy one-ticket itineraries and through baggage check.