TAP Air Portugal Flight Cancellation Settlement
Full cash refund for eligible travel plus an additional seven percent cash
Last verified July 13, 2026Source: claimdepotHow ClaimWatch verifies cases
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was August 5, 2025. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
TAP Air Portugal allegedly canceled flights between March 1, 2020, and December 31, 2021, without providing full refunds to passengers. TAP has agreed to settle the lawsuit and provide cash payments to eligible customers.
Do you qualify?
Anyone who purchased an airline ticket from TAP Air Portugal between March 1, 2020, and December 31, 2021, and requested but did not receive a full refund for canceled travel during that period.
How to file
Submit a claim form by August 5, 2025. By submitting a claim, you will give up the right to sue TAP separately about the legal claims this settlement resolves. Payments were sent out to class members who submitted complete and valid claims on May 15, 2026.
Common questions
- How much does the TAP Air Portugal Flight Cancellation Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Full cash refund for eligible travel plus an additional seven percent cash. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the TAP Air Portugal Flight Cancellation Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was August 5, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Do I need proof of purchase for the TAP Air Portugal Flight Cancellation Settlement?
- Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
- Is the TAP Air Portugal Flight Cancellation Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Claims are filed at tapairportugalsettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the TAP Air Portugal Flight Cancellation Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for October 23, 2025; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.
Who's involved
Plaintiffs
- JON TOWER
Defendants
- TRANSPORTES AEREOS PORTUGUESES, S.A
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