TAP Air Portugal is the country's flag carrier airline, with a hub in Portugal's capital of Lisbon. While it's generally considered a budget airline, it's fares aren't as low as truly budget airlines like RyanAir or EasyJet. It's also got slightly more elevated service than those names. And it's loyalty program, TAP Portugal Miles&Go airline miles, is pretty darn good, especially when it comes to the value of its miles.

It's easy to redeem miles earned through TAP all around the world (and to spend miles on TAP even if you've never flown it before), as TAP Portugal is a member of the Star Alliance. Thus, its flights service several U.S. cities, which allows for connections via Lisbon to the rest of Europe, Africa and beyond.

This TAP Portugal guide covers details of the airline, how to earn TAP Portugal Miles&Go airline miles, sweet spots for redeeming miles and everything else you need to know before you go.

Photo courtesy of TAP.

About TAP Air Portugal

TAP Portugal Fare types

TAP Portugal flights come in just two classes — economy class and executive class (business class). There's neither a first class cabin nor a true premium economy cabin either. Though, some economy class flights have been unbundled so travelers can pay extra for seats with additional legroom (EconomyXtra). Learn how to make the most of Tap Air Portugal's economy class.

Where does TAP Portugal fly?

TAP Portugal’s main hub is in Lisbon, Portugal, and it serves more than 80 destinations in over 30 countries

As far as U.S. flights, TAP Portugal flies from Lisbon to cities including Boston, Chicago-O’Hare, Miami, Newark, New York-JFK, San Francisco and Washington-Dulles.

Additionally, TAP Portugal flies between Newark and Porto, Portugal.

TAP Portugal Miles&Go miles: the airline's points currency and loyalty program

TAP Portugal’s frequent flyer program is called Miles&Go. All airline currencies have nebulous values that vary based on how you redeem them, but TAP Portugal miles tend to be among the most value of any airline mileage program. NerdWallet values TAP Portugal miles at 0.8 cent each.

You can credit Star Alliance flights to Miles&Go and use miles to book flights on Star Alliance and other partners.

How to earn TAP Portugal Miles&Go miles

Earn TAP Portugal Miles&Go miles by flying

You can earn Miles&Go miles by flying on TAP Portugal and entering your Miles&Go membership number to the itinerary information. On TAP Portugal flights, you earn miles based on a percentage of flown miles, ranging from 10% for the lowest discount economy fares to 200% for top executive fares.