Sichuan Airlines vs TAP Air Portugal Business Class Comparison
| Sichuan Airlines | TAP Air Portugal | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Seat type | Business Class Lie-Flat | Lie-flat |
| Lie-flat | Yes | Yes |
| Seat width | 21 inches | 20 inches |
| Alliance | None | Star Alliance |
| IATA | 3U | TP |
| Hubs | Chengdu Shuangliu Airport (CTU), Chengdu Tianfu Airport (TFU) | Lisbon (LIS) |
Sichuan Airlines — Pros & Cons
- + Modern A350 fleet
- + Growing international network
- + Competitive Chinese pricing
- − Limited brand awareness outside China
- − Variable product quality
- − Language barriers
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 Sichuan Airlines and TAP Air Portugal earn a 7/10 rating, making this a close call. Sichuan Airlines offers Business Class Lie-Flat 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.