Skift Take
TAP Air Portugal is one of a growing list of airlines encouraging transit passengers to explore the country during a long-haul layover. New figures show tens of thousands of travelers took the company up on its offer last year.
Most travelers see little more than the duty-free store during a short connection, but there's an alternative approach that's gaining momentum.
New data shows Portugal’s free stopover program brought more than 200,000 extra visitors to the country last year.
Flag carrier TAP Air Portugal offers the option for passengers to include a complimentary break in their journey in Lisbon or Porto. This can be on the outbound or return trip and can last between one and 10 days.