TRIP REPORT | Tap Air Portugal | Toronto - Lisbon | A321neo LR | Economy

[@londontraveller9186]

Great video. The beach is actually praia caparica

[@pilotyoussef]

Thanks! I’ll pin this comment so people know!

[@brendamedeiros622]

Absolutely loved the video! I was searching some reviews of A321NeoLR and this is one my favorites by far. Reasons: 1) Economy seat! The real one, wich the large amount of people can afford to travel. 2) The video’s division with the moments so the viewer can skip to the part that interest him. 3) The quality of filming. 4) Your real impressions and comments based on your large traveller experience. I spend this amount of time writing cause will be my 2nd fly ever in life soon. I have anxiety and see videos like this makes me feel more used to board and pass 6 hours in sky. So thank you.

[@pilotyoussef]

Ahh I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for your compliments and insights, I really appreciate it! First off, congratulations on your soon to be second flight! You’re going to love it and I’m sure it’ll be a great experience! Just stay organized throughout your trip and don’t overthink it! Try to enjoy every moment! Let me know how your flight goes afterwards!

[@brendamedeiros622]

@@pilotyoussef Thanksss! I appreciate 🥰

[@pilotyoussef]

@@brendamedeiros622 no problem! Cheers 🎉

[@emanuelourencooo]

It'll be okay! It's just another means of transportation. Just try and enjoy the experience

[@hinanokia6607]

💝💝💝

[@redcomusic]

Every time I fly Tap (and also Aegean) I eat like a king. Beautiful trip report! Makes me look forward to flying Tap again next year out of Chicago :) - Red

[@pilotyoussef]

Yes I do agree with you that the food is quite nice! Glad you enjoyed the trip report!

[@EverythingFlight]

Great to see TAP flights with proper legroom. Their intercontinental flights can feel a bit crammed sometimes. Plus, awesome landing footage! ✈

[@pilotyoussef]

Yes, the legroom is quite impressive! And thank you glad you enjoyed it

[@franksilva2600]

Yes, I hate TAP. I live in Portugal and I never fly with them.

[@pilotyoussef]

@@franksilva2600 which airline do you like to fly with?

[@samroy5967]

Wow. I didn’t realize TAP are using narrow body planes for their transatlantic routes to 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 I wonder if it’s a good idea - in terms of passenger comfort 🤔 It used to be A330 prepandemic

[@RoadCone411]

I flew this exact aircraft EWR-LIS back in June 2022, just 8 rows in front at the exit row. Nice flight overall, TAP does a pretty good job in my opinion, although we were also delayed about an hour because of weather. (My wife and I also watched King Richard on our flight!) The exit row provided a lot of legroom as you might expect, but with the tray table coming out of the armrest, that somewhat limits width and "wiggle room'. I'm not huge but not tiny either, and frankly I think I might have preferred a non exit-row seat, sacrificing a few inches of legroom for hip and backside comfort. This is especially important when trying to get comfortable and sleep on an overnight flight across the pond!

[@SquishyGamers25]

I'll be on this plane for my flight from lisbon to natal in a couple months time. funny and insightful video i loved this thank you very informative too

[@josemanuelrocha2813]

Hi! As a Portuguese and former flight attendant at Tap Portugal, I'm glad to know that the flight really pleased you. It is true that the landings at dawn in Lisbon are absolutely fantastic and weather permitting they are always smooth and short. Your favorite airlines are apparently Air France and Lufthansa, but don't forget that in terms of safety, Tap Portugal is the 5th in the world and the only European one, after Air New Zealand Emirates Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways . We may not have the fleets of other big companies but we always guarantee a good service on board and the best safety with smooth flights and a friendly crew. By the way, the beach you mentioned at 17:48 is not Aguda beach but the beaches of Costa de Caparica. The best known Aguda beach in Portugal is on the sea coast of Vila Nova de Gaia, which happens to be the city where I was born. It is beautiful and very famous for the quality of its fish and seafood. Greetings from Porto, Portugal.

[@pilotyoussef]

Greetings José, thanks for taking time our of your day to watch and comment on my trip report! I'm glad my video reached a former TAP flight attendant! You're quite lucky to get to experience those dawn landings at Lisbon! They're absolutely breathtaking! As for my favorite airline, Air France, I do have a bias towards it however i still try to judge my experience fairly based on my previous experiences with other airlines! As for the safety aspect, TAP without a doubt tops other European airlines with its clean safety record! It's also great news that TAP has invested in the new Airbus A321neo and A330neo to replace their older A330s and now retired A340s! Greetings from Toronto, Canada.

[@tiagoalmeida5954]

Great video, and nice landing! Why TAP cannot compete with other big carriers? I tried british airways and service was rly bad, expensive and aircraft was old and noisy.

[@pilotyoussef]

Thank you very much Tiago! Yes I don’t hear much positive reviews about British Airways and it sure is over the top expensive for basic service. I guess that’s Britain’s flag carrier for you! TAP on the other hand for the price you’re paying, the service is quite decent which I appreciate.

[@JB-sg7rb]

@@pilotyoussef BA, KLM? TP is equal or superior! Better planes (news ones), professional crews, unmatched prices.

[@pilotyoussef]

@@JB-sg7rb you could say that! But when it comes to Air France, Swiss, SAS, Finnair, and Lufthansa, I think TAP is levels below them

[@PapaJenkinz]

Heading out tomorrow for the 11pm flight. Really excited

[@pilotyoussef]

Have a great flight hope all goes well! ✈️

[@PLANEMANIA747]

Beautiful wing view 😍 Nicely filmed 👌

[@pilotyoussef]

Thank you 🙏

[@MrsTerrebonne]

Great video! That will be me in about a month flying TAP Montreal to Lisbon with this plane. Can't wait!!! 😊

[@pilotyoussef]

Thank you for watching and I’m glad you enjoyed! I hope you have a great experience with TAP! I’m sure you won’t be disappointed!

[@peexl3739]

what an amazing video! can’t wait for my trip in march!

[@pilotyoussef]

I’m glad you enjoyed it! Are you also flying on TAP this March?!

[@peexl3739]

@@pilotyoussef yep! first time flying with TAP Air, departing from Montréal!

[@pilotyoussef]

@@peexl3739 sheeshhh thats nice! Let me know how it goes!

[@peexl3739]

@@pilotyoussef sure will👍

[@R_CTB_478]

Me ha encantado el vídeo, y me encanta Lisboa y Portugal en general, veo que volar desde Canadá en un A321 neo tampoco es tan complicado gracias

[@petere4540]

Great video! I'm flying with tap from Montreal to lisbon next week,a321 neo. How does this digital boarding pass or 36 hr digital boarding work?

[@ricardosam8050]

Awesome loving all information u was given out. I never with them before , was looking on a flight to Mia from Lhr stop in that country

[@pilotyoussef]

Cheers, thanks! MIA-LIS! What a route you’d fly on TAP’s new A330neo! Much much better than the a321neo. I’m sure you’d love it

[@ricardosam8050]

@@pilotyoussef thanks but I got one going to Florida with stop in Chicago with AA

[@Broadwaybuff-pi1qg]

Thank you. I am flying soon on this route. Do they serve wine and is it included in the meal? You seem to have only coffee on your table.

[@stevebeckerman4214]

Did you put your bag in the overhead?

[@roblikesplanes6084]

Great report!

[@pilotyoussef]

Thank you I appreciate it!

[@gcrlucena41]

You uses the Paris Airport Jingle on your intro???

[@pilotyoussef]

Yessirrr it’s so nice

[@konrad57466]

great trip report✈amazing sunrise

[@joaosaraiva9425]

It is not the beach of Aguda (it is located in the north of Portugal, 300 km from Lisbon) what you see when you land in Lisbon is the beach of Costa da Caparica, which is on the south side of Lisbon (on the other side of the Tagus river) and very used by those who live in this city.

[@pilotyoussef]

Thanks for pointing that out! Cheers

[@ginalinares55]

Has anyone sat Economy Exit row? on a long haul? how are those seats and do they recline? or is the comfort zone better?

[@ginalinares55]

hhh

[@joaomatos14]

Isn’t this plane way too small for this flights ?

[@gayemcduff4732]

Thx for the great video! At the time of your flight(s) were you requireed to have proof of Covid test in either direction?

[@pilotyoussef]

Thanks for the support! As for the question, yeah I was required to have proof of Covid tests and vaccines both ways. It might’ve changed now but you’d have to check on the Canadian and Portuguese government websites!

[@manuellopez417]

Excellent video ❤❤

[@ricardorivera2383]

Did the seats have power outlets for you to charge devices?

[@pilotyoussef]

I don’t believe they have power outlets under the seats but they have a usb port on the IFE screen that you could use to charge devices

[@stephenjarzombek2903]

My wife and I are flying TAP on the ORD>LIS route and back in late October, but on the A330-900neo. Even though it departs at 10 PM, they serve dinner...I am unsure if I need a second dinner around midnight, body clock time 🤣! TAP's website states that the personal item is limited to 2 kg and overall dimensions smaller than most backpacks, but on another video I saw on TAP, it appears that they were not strict on that. Was that your impression? Thanks!

[@pilotyoussef]

Hahaha I’m sure they’ll server you a second dinner anyway 🤣 my guess is probably right after takeoff! As for the weight and dimensions for the carry ons, they really don’t care! I believe the weight limit for carry on luggage is 10kg but if yours exceeds it by an extra 2-3kg they won’t care. As for the dimensions, they don’t even check as long as it seems like it’ll be able to fit in the overhead compartment! For personal items like backpacks and bags, I don’t think they limit it to 2kg, despite saying that on the website, they didn’t even weigh it here in Toronto. All they did was count how many personal items each person has. I still recommend you try to follow TAP’s baggage guidelines but it’s nothing to stress about! Hope this helps

[@stephenjarzombek2903]

Thanks!

[@pilotyoussef]

@@stephenjarzombek2903 no problem! Cheers

[@gabih7481]

Great video! I’m flying with them in 2 weeks. We’re they strict on carryon bag size?? I’ve been stressing out too much over this. Lol Did they make you put it in the bag sizer?? I have heard they are pretty strict and we’re making people who’s bag fit still check their bag because they had to force it into the sizer. 😟 Yours looks the same size as mine or just a tad bigger. Did you have any trouble with it? Thank you😊

[@pilotyoussef]

Hey, Thank you very much! I’m glad to hear you’re flying with them and I’m sure you won’t be disappointed! As for the carry-on baggage, here in Toronto they weren’t strict. As long as it weights around 10kg or less you’re fine. As for the sizing you shouldn’t worry! I can’t lie I haven’t seen an airline use the sizer in a long time let alone TAP! If your bag is similar in size to mine or slightly bigger don’t stress it! I hope you enjoy your flight ✈️

[@connie_360]

Why don't airlines board from the back to the front. Seems more efficient.

[@pilotyoussef]

Mhm thats a good take I’m not sure why. I know on some smaller flights they board from the back but most airlines on bigger flights board from the front. I guess it has to do with balancing or something?

[@mattdylanvevo]

Flying this TAP flight in 2 weeks, if I have only a carryon, can I go straight to the gate or do I still need to go to the check-in counter? Thanks!

[@pilotyoussef]

Hey, I think you still need to go to the counter or those machines / kiosks in front of the check-in to print your boarding pass. Unless you have already printed it or saved the boarding pass to your phone prior to your flight, then you could go straight to security and gates. Hope this helps

[@SofineBloemen]

Please i need help from TAP i had a problem in Casablanca Aeroport with one of swissport agent he stop me and he wast my time i lost my ticket for some poor reasons he traited me badly this is happened in 12/10/2024 at 17:05 please i need my right and amount of my ticket or another flight ticket with TAP

[@stevenpho4955]

from Toronto to Lisbon do they check the weight of the carry on? are they strict with weight with the carry on suitcase? anyone know?

[@pilotyoussef]

For me, they didn’t check it but depending on the agents, some of do. Most of them are nice though! I guess it’s a 50/50 on whether they’ll weigh carry on or not

[@emmanuellafrimpomaa8691]

What does Economy(W) means on your flight ticket Does that mean you will sit beside the window?

[@pilotyoussef]

No I don’t think so, I think the (W) is just another code for economy. I know it’s usually Y but maybe it varies from airline to airline

[@emmanuellafrimpomaa8691]

@@pilotyoussef thank you

[@pilotyoussef]

@@emmanuellafrimpomaa8691 no problem!

[@JohnZsAviation]

How tall are you I just want to see if I will have enough legroom.

[@pilotyoussef]

5’11 or 178cm. I’m sure you’ll be fine regarding the legroom don’t worry

[@JohnZsAviation]

@@pilotyoussef okay thanks I’m 6’2 so it’s a big thing for me.

[@pilotyoussef]

No problem! I think the legroom should still be comfortable enough for you. The only “downside” I’d say is the windows because they’re relatively low meaning every time you wanna look outside you’d have to lower your head

[@Screlon]

"Styll" caught me off guard at 12:56 LMAO Didn't realize this is a Toronto Mans flight review channel (though the departure should've gave it away).

[@pilotyoussef]

you alreadyy knoww coldest one in the scene

[@Screlon]

@@pilotyoussef ahliee

[@zachparker9707]

I loved the talk about the AN-124 at YYZ! However, didn’t Russia invade Ukraine in 2022 rather than 2021? Which would also make the fine $160,000 at the posting of this video?

[@pilotyoussef]

Hey, I knoww it completely flew over my head while editing the trip report! After uploading it I realized I got that part wrong 🥲 Oh well too late now but thanks anyways! Cheers

[@zachparker9707]

@@pilotyoussef You’re welcome!! Wonderful trip report!!

[@pilotyoussef]

@@zachparker9707 Thanks! I appreciate the support Zach!

[@DroppedCroissant]

“Might need TAP to drop the recipe for this one styll” 😂 how Toronto of you 😂

[@pilotyoussef]

You already knoww 😏

[@luxair1997andTAP]

Great video!

[@pilotyoussef]

Thank you Gregori! I appreciate it

[@Suursaadik]

Super video! 👍

[@pilotyoussef]

Thank you!

[@samuelteixeira2240]

My seat is the 20F as well 😂🙌

[@vitorino773]

you forgott to mencion TAP is the 5th safest company in the world. safest in europe.

[@pilotyoussef]

You’re right! They have one of the cleanest safety records in Europe 🇵🇹

[@miguelsequeira9240]

Minimum 8/10...In economy class, TAP on transatlantic flights does not lose more than one point compared to airlines from large countries. Not only because it is one of the safest companies in the world, in terms of prices on long-haul routes, but above all in terms of quality versus price. TAP only loses out to the big ones (KLM/AIR FRANCE; LUFTHANSA/SWISS; ETC...) In business class on long-haul flights, even then, it's just a little bit, it depends on the airline!Of course Air France has first class, as does Lufthansa, but only in that sense.In business class, TAP manages to be cheaper and better than most US companies and even most of its competitors in Europe.

[@pdtravels]

Im flying TAP Lisbon to Toronto, haha

[@pilotyoussef]

Damn when!?! I’m flying tomorrow from Lisbon to Toronto!

[@pdtravels]

​@@pilotyoussef September.

[@pilotyoussef]

@@pdtravels ahh Mann, anyway safe flight hope you enjoy it!

[@pdtravels]

@@pilotyoussef Thanks! Hope to see more content from you!

[@pilotyoussef]

@@pdtravels thank you!

[@brianmacpherson4913]

"its in credibly inconvient waiting for someone in front of you to stow their luggage." grow up man its flying

[@pilotyoussef]

🤣

[@Pajtim2023]

The airplane looks beqtifyll Flying more than 5 hours in 3-3 configuration is to much They should made the cabin 10 inch wider so people can move easier in middle

[@pilotyoussef]

That’s also what I was thinking! They should make the cabin a bit more spacious for more comfort and mobility!

[@Pajtim2023]

@@pilotyoussef imagine i fly from jfk to albania Will be 9 hours flight And u stay in this cabin To Tight

[@pilotyoussef]

​@@Pajtim2023 The A321 neo's cabin is actually quite spacious. 9 hours on a 3-3 configuration seems unbareable, but the seats are comfortable! I found it similar to Airbus A330's seats. It's not as bad as it seems trust me!

[@jorgeoliveira1596]

You guys are always bashing ryanair pilots for their landings, I know its a joke but something you have to know its that on Ryanair the average age of pilots its significantly lower that for example on TAP. Ryanair it's a starting point and a good school training for them so of course the landings sometimes can be a bit more rough. Until the moment Ryanair hasn’t had any major accident, in spite of being the largest company in all europe, that’s for some reason...

[@YourfavoriteSantaClaus]

Beo, idk why you are blaming tap

[@yourtravelswithbruce]

Hate narrow body aircraft and long routes. Line ups for the lavatory can be bad

[@georgesantos-jt6me]

ya air france, ,2 major crashes because of pilot errors ,one in toronto another of the coast of brazil , i travel economy on that airlines too i didn't see nothing to be better then tap ,i travel before first class lufthansa ,but first class is first class

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[@henriachalme443]

Bonreportagehenri

[@pilotyoussef]

Merci 🙏🏻

[@georgesantos-jt6me]

air france is your favorite airline ,not mine with that kind of pilots ,the last 2acidents was a disgrace for an airline like that , i can fly that plane better then most of air france pilots for what iv seen

[@pilotyoussef]

I’m pretty sure I made this video before that pilot accident. It’s still a very bad and unprofessional impression under Air France! Accidents do happen from time to time like how the Emirates 777 nearly crashed during departure from Dubai. Don’t get me wrong I’m not normalizing these incidents they’re completely wrong but I’m just saying Air France isn’t the only airline that faces these issues. And liking another airline is also completely fine lol 👍

[@broadcastmadnesss]

"although it can't compete with top European carriers such as Lufthansa Swiss and Air France". Sure. Much safer and less prone to industrial action. I have flown with Air France many, many times and had the worst service a flag carrier could give.

[@nininuti]

Lufthansa is getting worse than TAP nowadays. They stopped serving hot breakfast on long-haul flights and their service is going truly downhill. I would fly TAP over the overrated Lufthansa anytime. Last but not least: TAP gives Star Alliance Gold status holders a free checked baggage even on the Light fare, which the Lufthansa Group stopped doing years ago!

[@pilotyoussef]

They stopped long haul hot breakfast? Yikes that’s an unfortunate downgrade. I flew with Lufthansa once in 2015 and I really enjoyed it so I based by comparison with that, didn’t know they went downhill! Thanks for letting me know!

[@brianmacpherson4913]

how about editing your videos after and calm down, like other experts covering flying do

[@pilotyoussef]

I mean I edited this 3 weeks after the flight but thanks for the tip bro

[@ΚΩΣΤΑΣΖΗΚΟΣ-λ1σ]

The A321 its a little air craft for so many hours flight?....

[@pilotyoussef]

It’s a relatively smaller aircraft but it has a range of 7400 km!