TAP PORTUGAL starts operations to Warsaw
The beginning of the summer season at Warsaw Chopin Airport is marked by the coming of TAP, Portugal's leading airline, and the start of its regular operations on the Lisbon - Warsaw new route as of June 9th, 2009.
TAP PORTUGAL starts operations to Warsaw
06.10.2009, 08:32
The beginning of the summer season at Warsaw Chopin Airport is marked by the coming of TAP, Portugal's leading airline, and the start of its regular operations on the Lisbon - Warsaw new route as of June 9th, 2009.
Flights will be operated five times a week:
Lisbon - Warsaw on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, departing at 16:50 and arriving at 21:45 (local time).
Warsaw - Lisbon on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, departing at 06:05 and arriving 09:05 (local time).
Passengers will be offered comfortable Airbus A320 aircraft with capacity for 162 passengers.
With TAP Portugal's new connection, Warsaw gains an important new route. Warsaw - Lisbon operated five times a week is the most important launch of the season that adds to more than 83 direct connections already served from our airport by 32 airlines. TAP's decision proves that even in the times of economic slowdown there is a place for development. I am sure that decision will pay of as Lisbon was definitely a market with an unsatisfied demand for air travel from Poland - said Michal Marzec, General Director, Polish Airports "State Enterprise".
TAP's new destination, Warsaw, is already very popular, with more than 15.000 tickets already booked from the start of operations up till year-end.
With the addition of this new route, TAP will enhance and diversify its European network, connecting from now on Lisbon and Warsaw, one of the most relevant and fast growing markets in Eastern Europe for both business and leisure traffic.
While responding to customers needs and expectations and reinforcing thereby its contribution to the increase of Tourism flows between both countries, TAP can also be instrumental in offering passengers originating from Poland the best flights to its domestic network as well as the most convenient, the fastest and direct connections beyond Lisbon onward to Brazil, where TAP operates to eight different gateways with 67 frequencies a week, or to its African destinations.
The growing popularity of Portugal as a tourist destination along with the high quality services offered by TAP, and the strong economical links between the two countries give reason to believe this new route will be a commercial success.
Tickets to Lisbon, starting at 408 PLN one way (all inclusive) as well as tickets to other TAP Portugal destinations can by bought at IATA travel agencies, at www.flytap.com, at TAP Portugal Warsaw town office, situated in the city center or via Polish Call Center (22) 620 05 97 or (22) 620 05 87.
About TAP Portugal
TAP Portugal is the leading Portuguese airline, member of Star Alliance since March 14th, 2005.
Its hub in Lisbon is a key European gateway at the crossroads of Africa, North and South America, where TAP stands out as the leading European carrier in operation to Brazil. The company's network comprises 62 destinations in 29 countries worldwide. TAP currently operates over 1,850 weekly flights in average on a modern fleet of 54 Airbus aircraft, to which add another 16 aircraft operating in PGA's colors, the European regional carrier acquired by TAP in 2007. Pursuing its customer focused orientation, TAP continuously strives to deliver safe, reliable and upgraded products & services, tailored to meet customers' expectations. Retaining the Portuguese character of the Company's brand and quality service as the basic concept has been the main driver of TAP strategy in most recent years.
www.flytap.com
About PPL
'Polish Airports' State Enterprise (PPL) line of business includes the construction, modernisation and operation of civil aviation airports as well as ground systems; the construction, extension and maintenance of passenger terminals and other airport facilities,. Furthermore, PPL provides services to airline passengers and those related to cargo transport by air carriers, along with technical servicing of aircraft. PPL manages three airports: in Warsaw, Rzeszów and Zielona Góra and also holds shares in the others.
With the target area of 110.000 m², Terminal 2 at Warsaw Frederic Chopin's Airport is PPL's showcase. The ground control tower is 37.4 m high. The airport handles scheduled, charter, and cargo flights. In 2008 it provided services to 9 482 608 passengers, handled the cargo of 54 666 727 kilograms and as many as 151 533 aircraft operations were performed at Warsaw Airport that year.
www.chopin-airport.pl
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