Royal Brunei Airlines vs TAP Air Portugal Business Class Comparison
| Royal Brunei Airlines | TAP Air Portugal | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Seat type | Lie-flat Seat in 1-2-1 Layout on 787 | Lie-flat |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 22 inches | 20 inches |
| Alliance | None | Star Alliance |
| IATA | BI | TP |
| Hubs | Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) | Lisbon (LIS) |
Royal Brunei Airlines — Pros & Cons
- + Modern 787 product with spacious lie-flat seats
- + Calm and attentive service
- + Dry airline but generous soft product
- − No alcohol served (dry airline)
- − Very small route network
- − Limited lounge options at outstations
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 Royal Brunei Airlines and TAP Air Portugal earn a 7/10 rating, making this a close call. Royal Brunei Airlines offers Lie-flat Seat in 1-2-1 Layout on 787 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.