flydubai vs TAP Air Portugal Business Class Comparison
| flydubai | TAP Air Portugal | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Seat type | Lie-flat Seat on Boeing 737 MAX | Lie-flat |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 21 inches | 20 inches |
| Alliance | None | Star Alliance |
| IATA | FZ | TP |
| Hubs | Dubai International (DXB) | Lisbon (LIS) |
flydubai — Pros & Cons
- + Lie-flat seats on a narrowbody — rare feature
- + Strong network to underserved destinations
- + Partnership with Emirates for connectivity
- − Narrowbody comfort limits on longer flights
- − No lounge of its own
- − Entertainment via streaming only on some aircraft
TAP Air Portugal — Pros & Cons
- + Strong network to Brazil and Africa
- + Competitive pricing from Lisbon
- + New A330neo product
- − Seat width below average at 20 inches
- − Limited long-haul fleet
The verdict
Both flydubai and TAP Air Portugal earn a 7/10 rating, making this a close call. flydubai offers Lie-flat Seat on Boeing 737 MAX while TAP Air Portugal features Lie-flat. Your decision should come down to route availability, alliance loyalty, and which seat product appeals more to you.