Save 20% on TAP Portugal flights this summer
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It seems likely that Portugal will be one of the first countries to agree an ‘air bridge’ deal with the UK Government to allow you to holiday this Summer.
There are no quarantine rules in Portugal, which has been very lightly hit by coronavirus, and it is keen to see you.
TAP flies from London Heathrow, London Gatwick and Manchester to Lisbon, and from Heathrow and Gatwick to Porto, with connections to the rest of the country.
Until tomorrow (Sunday), you can save 20% on any TAP Portugal flight to Portugal using the code READY20. The discount only applies to the base fare, not airport or Government-imposed taxes, so in reality will be lower than 20%. ‘Discount’ and ‘Top Exec’ tickets are excluded.
You can travel at any point until 15th December.
TAP is part of Star Alliance so you can credit the miles to Lufthansa Miles & More or any other Star Alliance frequent flyer programme, assuming you are not a member of TAP’s own scheme.
Full details are on the TAP website here.
PS. Here is my recent review of InterContinental Porto if you are looking for somewhere to stay.
How to earn Star Alliance miles from UK credit cards (December 2024)
None of the Star Alliance airlines currently have a UK credit card.
There is, however, still a way to earn Star Alliance miles from a UK credit card.
The route is via Marriott Bonvoy. Marriott Bonvoy hotel loyalty points convert to over 40 airlines at the rate of 3:1.
The best way to earn Marriott Bonvoy points is via the official Marriott Bonvoy American Express card. It comes with 20,000 points for signing up and 2 points for every £1 you spend. At 2 Bonvoy points per £1, you are earning (at 3:1) 0.66 airline miles per £1 spent on the card.
There is a preferential conversion rate to United Airlines – which is a Star Alliance member – of 2 : 1 if you convert 60,000 Bonvoy points at once.
The Star Alliance members which are Marriott Bonvoy transfer partners are: Aegean, Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, Singapore Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines and United Airlines.
You can apply here.
Marriott Bonvoy American Express
20,000 points for signing up and 15 elite night credits each year Read our full review
