The Italian routes operated by TAP showed their first signs of traffic recovery in October, with the company transporting over 61,000 passengers during this month, compared to 59,000 during the same period last year. The occupancy rate for TAP flights on these routes has also risen from 63% in October 2008 to 76% in the same month this year.

Italy is one of TAP’s largest European markets, generating important passenger flows from both Portugal and Brazil attracted by the beauties of one of the world’s most popular countries for historic and cultural heritage.

The positive signs also extend to the cargo sector, driven mostly by the increase of Italian exports to Brazil, in particular from the car industry.

Until the end of November, TAP is running a campaign in partnership with the Italian State Tourism Board – ENIT – which offers flights to Rome and Milan from €59 and Venice and Bologna from €79, for departures from Lisbon or Oporto.

* Prices are one-way, with all taxes included, for departures from Lisbon or Oporto on direct flights operated by TAP. Subject to special terms and conditions, with limited numbers of seats available. Sales until 30 November at www.flytap.com for journeys from 16 November to 14 December 2009, and from 11 January to 31 March 2010. For more information, call the TAP Reservation Office on +351 707 205 700 or visit your travel agent.

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