Boston to Lisbon Flight Delay: TAP Portugal Compensation
TAP Air Portugal operates direct flights from Boston to Lisbon, a popular transatlantic route. As an EU carrier, TAP is fully covered by EU261. Here is how to claim up to 600 euros for delays and cancellations.
TAP and EU261 Coverage
TAP Air Portugal is a Portuguese EU carrier. EU261 covers all TAP flights including departures from the US. A TAP flight from Boston (BOS) to Lisbon (LIS) that arrives 3 or more hours late entitles you to €600 per person. The route is approximately 5,400 km, well above the 3,500 km long-haul threshold.
Portugal has a 3-year limitation period. TAP flights disrupted up to 3 years ago departing from Lisbon may still be claimable. For US departures, the limitation period of the departure country does not directly apply, but claim promptly.
TAP's Lisbon Hub and Connections
Many TAP passengers connect through Lisbon to other European or African destinations. If you booked a single ticket (Boston to Lisbon to your final destination) and a delay caused you to miss your connection, EU261 measures the delay at your final destination, not at Lisbon.
For details on how EU261 handles connecting flights, see our connecting flights guide. For the claims process, read our step-by-step guide.
How to Claim from TAP
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Visit flytap.com and navigate to Customer Support, then EU261 compensation.
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Enter your booking reference and flight details.
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Cite EU Regulation 261/2004 and state €600 per person.
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If rejected, escalate to Portugal's ANAC (Autoridade Nacional da Aviacao Civil).
Check your flight for an instant eligibility check. For our EU261 guide, see our detailed resource. For DOT refund rights, see our rights page.