TAP Miles&Go is TAP Air Portugal's program, a member of Star Alliance, and the main air bridge between Brazil and Europe via Lisbon. One of its biggest draws is the free stopover in Portugal — you can visit Lisbon or Porto at no extra fare before continuing your trip. This is the strategy guide; the live data is in the TAP Miles&Go miniportal.
The essentials in one table
| Item | How it works on Miles&Go |
|---|---|
| Airline | TAP Air Portugal |
| Alliance | Star Alliance |
| Accrual in Brazil | Esfera (returned Oct 2025), C6 Átomos and Itaú Shop; Livelo ended for the general public |
| Validity | 3 years for standard miles (promo miles may last less); expires on the account anniversary |
| Tiers | Miles&Go, Silver, Gold and Platinum |
Where the points come from in Brazil (it changed a lot)
Accrual for TAP went through a recent shake-up. Pay attention to who transfers today:
| Source | Current status |
|---|---|
| Esfera | Started transferring again in Oct 2025 — ratio ~2.7:1 (standard) and ~2.2:1 for Club members |
| C6 Átomos | Transfers at 1:1 (minimum is usually 50,000 points) |
| Itaú Shop | Transfers at 1:1 |
| Livelo | Ended transfers for the general public (2024); only remains for Bradesco Amex Centurion cardholders |
The trump card: free stopover in Portugal
TAP lets you take a stopover (extended stop) in Lisbon or Porto at no extra fare on the way to your final destination. In practice it's like getting two destinations for one trip — you visit Portugal and continue to another European city. Combined with the many direct flights from Brazil to Lisbon, this makes Miles&Go especially appealing for Europe-bound travelers.
Tiers and Star Alliance
| Miles&Go tier | Star Alliance equivalent |
|---|---|
| Miles&Go (base) | — |
| Silver | Star Alliance Silver |
| Gold | Star Alliance Gold (lounges, priority, extra baggage) |
| Platinum | Star Alliance Gold (top benefits) |
Worked example: two destinations for one trip
Strengths and limits for Brazilians
✓ Strengths
- Many direct flights from Brazil to Lisbon.
- Free stopover in Portugal — two destinations for one.
- Accrual via Esfera, C6 and Itaú Shop.
✕ Watch-outs
- Livelo left — beware of outdated routes.
- Esfera's ratio isn't 1:1 (2.7:1 standard).
- Promo miles may expire faster.
Common mistakes with Miles&Go
- Trying to transfer from Livelo — it ended for the general public in 2024.
- Not using the stopover — it's one of the program's biggest edges.
- Ignoring the account anniversary, when expiry happens.
Tips to get the most
- Prioritize Esfera (better with the Club) and C6 Átomos to accumulate.
- Always plan a stopover in Lisbon or Porto when redeeming to Europe.
- Turn on alerts for TAP bonuses.
- See how TAP compares to other routes in the choice guide.