A New Nonstop Route to Portugal Launches in October | TAP Orlando Lisbon | GBTA | Carlos Antunes
Travel And Tour World brings you an exclusive interview with Carlos Antunes, DIRECTOR AMERICAS from TAP Air Portugal, recorded live at the GBTA Conference in Chicago. In this conversation, Carlos shares details on TAP's newest transatlantic route, their growing premium cabin offering, and how Lisbon continues to serve as a strategic gateway between North America and Europe. Key highlights from this interview: ✅ The announcement of TAP Air Portugal Orlando Lisbon nonstop route, launching in October, flying four times a week on an A330 aircraft ✅ Why this new route adds to the 10 cities TAP already serves across North America, strengthening the airline's growing footprint in the region ✅ An introduction to TAP Air Portugal Economy Prime cabin explained, a new intermediate cabin launched in June, offering premium meals, an empty adjacent seat, priority boarding, and priority check in ✅ A look at TAP for Business corporate travel tool, their relaunched corporate suite designed to better serve business travelers ✅ Carlos's take on airline sustainability, emphasizing TAP Air Portugal sustainability fuel efficiency through modern, fuel efficient aircraft as the most effective ecological strategy ✅ Why Lisbon hub connecting Europe North America gives TAP a unique geographic advantage, linking North American gateways to more than 50 destinations across Europe and North America ✅ Carlos's reflections on GBTA as one of TAP's most important trade shows for spotting global travel trends This interview offers valuable insight for corporate travel managers, aviation professionals, and hospitality leaders looking to understand how TAP Air Portugal North America routes and premium travel offerings are shaping transatlantic travel in 2026 and beyond. About Travel And Tour World: Travel And Tour World is a global travel media platform covering travel, tourism, hospitality, aviation, MICE, cruise, and luxury travel, with readership across 195 countries. [TAP Air Portugal new route, Orlando to Lisbon flight, Economy Prime TAP, TAP Air Portugal business class, Lisbon Europe gateway, TAP Air Portugal Orlando Lisbon nonstop route, TAP Air Portugal Economy Prime cabin explained, TAP for Business corporate travel tool, TAP Air Portugal North America routes, TAP Air Portugal sustainability fuel efficiency] #TAPAirPortugal #OrlandoToLisbon #EconomyPrime #GBTA #AviationIndustry #TravelAndTourWorld #CorporateTravel #TravelTrends2026 #MICE #SustainableAviation #LisbonGateway #TransatlanticTravel