About this flight
I flew from Luxembourg to Seville in southern Spain, with a connection in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, using TAP Air Portugal’s Economy Class.
The flight departing from Luxembourg was suddenly cancelled without prior notice, so I ended up staying an extra night in Luxembourg and took the flight the following morning. Situations like this happen quite often in Europe.
On the day my flight was cancelled, I spent some time at a stylish café inside the airport, enjoying a meal and a slice of cake.
At Lisbon Airport, I had some time before my connecting flight, so I relaxed in the TAP Air Portugal lounge and enjoyed some food and drinks. I tried Portugal’s beloved national sweet, the egg tart, along with salad, cheese, and ham.
Interestingly, the same egg tart was also served as part of the in-flight meal on the flight to Seville.
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Luxembourg
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Luxembourg Airport
Inside Luxembourg Airport.
A BMW car was on display in the terminal.
When I went to the check-in counter, I was told that the flight to Lisbon had been cancelled for the day.
Restaurant
Since the flight was cancelled, I headed to a restaurant inside the airport to kill some time.
It was a restaurant and café offering meals and cakes.
I started with a local Luxembourgish beer, “BOFFERDING.”
Restaurant – Salad
The starter I ordered was a salad with chicken, mushrooms, cheese, and olives.
Restaurant – Main Dish
The main course was salmon wrapped in puff pastry.
Restaurant – Cake
A very elegant and delicious European-style cake.
The cream was blended with cranberries, and the top was garnished with almond slices.
Restaurant – Cake Display
The cakes from this restaurant, OBERWEIS, are said to be supplied to the Luxembourg royal family. Five types of cakes were displayed at the counter, and I chose one from them.
Security Check
After spending the night in a hotel due to the cancellation, I confirmed the next morning that the flight would depart and proceeded to security screening.
ING Advertisement
A poster for ING Group, a major financial institution headquartered in Amsterdam.
Luxembourg is also known as one of the major international financial centers in the Eurozone.
To the Gate
Walking toward the boarding gate.
Terminal Map
A map of the terminal building.
Boarding Gate
This is the boarding gate.
Flight to Lisbon
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After Boarding
I boarded the flight to Lisbon. This is the economy-class cabin.
Inflight Service
These were the items offered as complimentary inflight service:
- • Potato chips
- • SAGRES – a Portuguese beer
- • Red wine
Lisbon Airport
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Arrival in Lisbon
I arrived at Lisbon Airport. As expected, many TAP Air Portugal aircraft were lined up at the gates.
Heading to the Lounge
I had a connection to Seville, so I spent the layover relaxing in the TAP Air Portugal Premium Lounge until the departure time of my next flight.
Chocolate Specialty Shop
While taking the escalator up toward the lounge, I spotted a chocolate specialty shop called “Chocolate Lounge.”
Lounge – Pastry Selection
The pastry section of the TAP Lounge offered a wide variety of sweets.
- • Rows of Portuguese egg tarts (Pastéis de Nata)
- A beloved national dessert originating in Portugal.
- • Bolo de Arroz
- A traditional Portuguese muffin made from wheat and rice flour.
- • Chocolate cake, banana cake, orange roll cake, and more
Lounge – Buffet
The buffet also offered a wide range of dishes.
- • Roasted vegetables
- • Assorted salad greens
- • Egg dishes
- • Various appetizers
Lounge – My Meal
Here is the meal I enjoyed in the lounge:
- • Salad (lettuce, cherry tomatoes, carrots, celery, red bell pepper, radishes)
- • Soup
- • Ham, cheese, an open-faced sandwich with smoked salmon and boiled egg, quiche
- • Egg tart, banana cake, orange roll cake
- • Packaged snacks
Flight to Seville
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Aircraft
This is the aircraft operating the flight to Seville, Spain.
Our Plane
A closer look at the ATR 72-600 we boarded — specifically the wing and the propeller engine.
In-flight Meal
Even on this short flight, the in-flight service included an egg tart — the same Portuguese classic served in the lounge.
For drinks, I chose red wine and Diet Coke.
Seville
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Arrival
I arrived at Seville Airport.
Arrival Board
The arrivals board — a classic European split-flap display. It has such a nostalgic charm.
Exit
After exiting the terminal, I headed to the city by bus.
Bus to the City
This is the bus that goes from the airport to central Seville.
View from the Bus
A view of the city taken from inside the bus.
Palm Trees and Cityscape
The bus reached the city center. With the river and palm trees, Seville had a warm, almost tropical atmosphere.
River in the City Center
The Guadalquivir River flowing through the heart of Seville, and the view across the water.
