TAP Miles&Go
Estimated value: 1.4¢ per points
TAP Miles&Go is the frequent flyer program of TAP Air Portugal (TP), a Star Alliance member and Portugal's flag carrier. Miles redeem for flights on TAP and Star Alliance partners. TAP's Lisbon hub makes it a useful connection point for US–Europe and Europe–Africa routes, particularly for Brazil and Lusophone Africa. Key strengths: TAP is a transfer partner of Citi ThankYou Points, enabling 1:1 transfers; can redeem for Star Alliance partners via TAP; Lisbon hub for Portugal and Brazil routes. Key weaknesses: limited direct US routes; not a primary redemption target for most US-based travelers. Best for: travelers focusing on Portugal, Brazil (TAP has codeshares with Azul and SATA), and Lusophone Africa, or Star Alliance redemptions where other Star Alliance programs don't have availability.
Credit card programs that can transfer points to TAP Miles&Go
1.4¢
per points (baseline)
Inbound transfers to TAP Miles&Go: - Citi ThankYou Points: 1:1 (premium cardholders) or 10:7 (non-premium) TAP miles do not transfer to other programs. Use TAP Miles&Go primarily for: - TAP metal redemptions to Portugal and Brazil - Star Alliance partner availability when other programs are blocked
TAP Miles&Go redemptions: TAP metal: - New York → Lisbon: approximately 35,000–50,000 miles economy, 60,000–80,000 miles business - Lisbon → Brazil/Africa: competitive pricing for TAP's strong routes Star Alliance partners: variable pricing; TAP's Star Alliance chart is not always the most competitive. Compare against Air Canada Aeroplan and United MileagePlus for the same partner routes. TAP miles expire after 3 years of inactivity.
US earning primarily through: - Citi ThankYou transfers (1:1 premium, 10:7 non-premium) - Flying TAP on revenue tickets - TAP's retail and hotel partners in Portugal/Europe TAP does not have a US co-branded credit card. Citi ThankYou is the main source for US-based accumulation.