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How to Change a TAP Flight — Fees & Rules
How to Change a TAP Flight — Fees & Rules — Summary
Change a TAP booking: change fees, fare difference rules, same-day change and standby, the 24-hour rule, and what happens if you no-show.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Change fees: Discount is non-changeable.
- Same-day changes and standby: Limited by route frequency..
- The 24-hour rule: DOT 24-hour rule applies to tickets sold in the US..
- If you miss the flight: No-show forfeits restricted fare value..
Change fees
Discount is non-changeable. Basic and Classic change for a fee plus fare difference; Plus and Executive are more flexible.
Same-day changes and standby
Limited by route frequency.
The 24-hour rule
DOT 24-hour rule applies to tickets sold in the US.
If you miss the flight
No-show forfeits restricted fare value.
Which fare you bought matters
Economy Discount — No checked bag, no changes, no seat selection. Economy Classic — Fare difference applies. Executive — A321neo LR Executive is a lie-flat but narrower single-aisle product.
Fastest way to make the change
flytap.com and the app handle changes, seats and bags.
TAP changing your flight — common questions
Does TAP charge a change fee?
Discount is non-changeable. Basic and Classic change for a fee plus fare difference; Plus and Executive are more flexible.
Can I cancel a TAP flight within 24 hours?
DOT 24-hour rule applies to tickets sold in the US.
What happens if I miss my TAP flight?
No-show forfeits restricted fare value.
More TAP help
Booking TAP? Talk to a US travel consultant.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.