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About Detroit
Detroit is observed as one of the populated city in the state of Michigan in the US. Notably one of the most populated cities in the state, Detroit plays a perfect hub to various trades and businesses. Popularly known as the Motor City, Detroit is the birthplace of famous automobile brands, Ford, Chrysler and General Motors.
Over the years, Detroit has seen some tremendous downfalls after the industrial reconstruction, which led to a loss of employment and population. Things got so terrible that Detroit actually became the first city in all of the US to file for bankruptcy. While they did manage to get out of the dire situation, to this day, the city continues to work towards uplifting the city and bringing back the glory days. Interestingly, in the past few years, things have been looking good for the city.
While traditionally, it is not considered to be a tourist destination, the city has been working on adding a new essential industry in their profile. With flourishing cultural development, especially in the music space, the city has attracted many artists and even enthusiasts to flock over to the city during festivals and events. Various architectural sites and entertainment venues have been worked on to revitalise them. As a flourishing city in terms of tourism, the city is doing its best to revive their lost treasures and stance in the map of the US.
Intending to get back their reputation, the city is working on expanding its tourism industry by introducing new festivals and events along with working on infrastructural development. It would be ideal for you to book your flight tickets to Detroit in advance as the prices are quite high most of the time. You can opt for fancy living or hostels for budget travellers.
Best time to visit Detroit
The Motor City witnesses its best season from May to September. Basically, the summers in Detroit are ideal for tourism. This is majorly in terms of the weather and temperatures. Many avoid frigid winters in Detroit as it can be quite taxing to the body, especially if you're a tourist who is yet to explore the city. Every season in Detroit comes with some fun activities and festivals to keep the locals and tourists in high spirits. From Plymouth Ice Festival during winters to St Patrick's Day Parade in Spring to Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix in May, these festivals and events certainly keep people on their toes. As a tourist, you would be thoroughly amazed by the enthusiasm the city brings. Summer is also an expensive month, so if you do plan to stay for long, you will have to ensure that you have enough resources. With temperatures ranging from 21 degree Celsius to 26 degree Celsius, it would be quite ideal for tourists flocking over from India.
Detroit's fervour further continues through September and October as fall takes over. The city continues to engage in festivals such as the Detroit Jazz festival, Tour de Troit ride, Detroit Red Wings, to name a few events. Even if not participating, witnessing these festivities from afar will also elate you and give you reasons to stay back and never leave. Flight tickets to Chicago during the summer season could be a little expensive as it is a peak season there. However, fall might not be so high-priced. In fact, you can also get your accommodation fixed during fall as the hotels in Detroit see a dip in prices. The best would be to find some amazing flight deals to Detroit online. Hopefully, if you're lucky, you might hit the jackpot with deals that cover both, your travel as well as accommodation at a reasonable price.
Place to visit in Detroit
Detroit's beauty is in the fact that it caters to people with varied interests. From being an out and out sports fan to an architecture-enthusiast, the city manages to engage you with its attractions. The place brims with a cultural vibe, making it one of the best places to visit. For the art patrons, you can start your trip from the Detroit Institute of the Arts. Often referred to as the 'temple of art', the institute has up to 100 art galleries plus lecture halls. The gallery also has Vincent van Gogh's famous painting, 'Self Portrait' on its wall. You should also check out the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Fox Theatre is also a must as the place brings forth Broadway musicals and is quite a landmark in itself. Plus, the interiors are so alluring that you would be blown away by its finesse. Detroit Zoo is also an interesting place to visit as it inhabits over 2,400 animals and also has added to the history of Detroit. They also have a special Polk Penguin Conservation Centre within the zoo which observes close to 80 penguins.
Things to do in Detroit
One of the coolest activities to undertake in Detroit has got to be the food-tasting expedition at the Eastern Market. It is actually honoured as a historic location which gathers food nerds. The place is sprawled over 43-acres and is known to be the largest historic public market. In fact, you can also take up food sampling while you're strolling through the market. There are tours made available for this specific place. Watching shows at the Fox Theatre would be no short of awesome. As the theatre has witnessed some stalwarts from the artists' sphere, Ringo Starr, to name one of them. Another fun activity to take up would be to relish the finest cuisines that the city has. And if possible, take a tour to the Ford factory.
Food and Restaurants in Detroit
Detroit is also touted to be the birthplace of Coney dog, a specific type of saucy hot dog. What gives it the distinguished stature in the hot dog family is how the meal is topped with chilli. There are far too many restaurants and food joints selling Coney hot dog. The one place in Detroit where you will find the best of Coney hot dog has got to be the Lafayette Coney Island. The place is recognised worldwide for its tasty hot dogs topped with chilli. In fact, if you do ask locals to direct you to a place which serves this dish, they will take you to Lafayette. While Coney hot dog does take the cake to be the most famous food, Detroit also caters to some amazing coffee shops and baked goods. Pizzas, pastas, seafood, bagels and such dishes can be found in the city's restaurants. The city's oldest neighbourhood Corktown will give you a taste of some street-style food with coffee shops, roasteries and other fancy establishments too. While you're in Corktown, you should definitely hit some of the pubs and bars.
The place has a grand culture with a slew of distilleries and breweries that will pique your interest. Check out Grand trunk Pub, Batch Brewing Company, Motor City Brewing Works and Detroit Beer Co. for amazing beer. You will also find some Flemish bars offering bowls of piping hot mussels such as the Cadieux Cafe. For more seafood, you should definitely head to Eastern Market Seafood Co to get your hands dirty with their mouth-watering aquatic cuisine. Their meals are often protein-rich, making it ideal for individuals who are health conscious and have a strict diet to follow. You should also delve a little deeper into their coffee culture. The city has some of the best roasteries and coffee shops with aromatic and top-notch coffee. You can visit Astro Coffee for the best coffee experience.
How to reach Detroit (Transportation)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is considered to be one of the biggest international airports in the United States of America. The important airport sees tremendous tourist action as well as fantastic flight connectivity. In fact, there are quite a handful of flights flying to Detroit from India. Many of them are mostly from big cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, to name a few. Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Qatar Airways, Swiss Air, American Airlines, also fly from India to Chicago. There are layovers and connecting flights that a tourist will have to work around as there are no direct flights. The flight tickets to Detroit from India are quite decent for the USA standards. However, depending on if there are any good flight deals online for Detroit, you might be able to get cheaper flights. As long as you opt for round trips, you will be able to find some cheap flights to Detroit from India.
Interestingly, the airport also has a Westin Hotel within its premise. In case you wish to make your hotel booking in Detroit, you can opt for this hotel. The hospitality is world-class, and the location is also quite convenient. The city also has some amazing accommodation options. It would be quite splendid to opt for some fancy hotels to stay when in Detroit. However, in terms of favourable locations, the airport does sound like an ideal place.
About TAP Air Portugal
TAP Air Portugal, headquartered at its hu, Lisbon Airport, is the flag carrier airline of Portugal. The airline operates at least 2500 flights a week to 90 destinations in 34 different countries. The airline began its operation in 1946, and the inaugural flight was from Lisbon to Madrid. Since its inception, the airline has been dangling between getting privatised and then getting nationalised again. In 2015, the airline became semi-privatised and finally became a flag carrier for Portugal. TAP Air Portugal has won several awards for being the best engine, best airline and much more. TAP Air Portugal also has subsidiaries under it to save the airlines from diving into any further loss. TAPExpress, Groundforce Portugal, TAP Services, TAP Maintenance and Engineering, now you know why I ask mouthful? The airline is gaining quite the popularity in Europe. The airline has managed to survive and get through the most difficult days with the whole uncertainty of whether or not it will shut down. The airline has also gone through rebranding several times. The airline also has many codeshare agreements with a few other airlines. These include Aegean Airlines, All Nippon Airways, EgyptAir, JetBlue, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, LAM Mozambique Airlines.
TAP Air Portugal has been the recipient of several accolades for its contribution to the aviation industry as well as for providing the industry and its customers with excellent facilities and services. In 2007, the airline was honoured by NATO for Best Engine/Aircraft Source of Repair for its AWACS Maintenance Programme. The airline also won several such awards for conducting and managing the best repair centre for big aircraft and maintaining its fleet. British Condé Nast Traveller even called TAP Air Portugal the World's Best Airline Award.
Fleet size of TAP – Air Portugal
As of 2020, TAP Air Portugal's fleet size stands at 87 aircraft with 25 in order and yet to be delivered. The aircraft that are currently being used by the airline include 18 Airbus A319-100, 19 Airbus A3290200, seven Airbus A320neo, four Airbus A321-200s, six Airbus A321LR, seven Airbus A321neo, seven Airbus A330-200 and 19 Airbus A330-900neo. Out of these, the airline has ordered for eight more of Airbus A320neo, six Airbus A321LR, five Airbus A321neo and six Airbus A330-900neo. TAP Air Portugal turned up as the launch customer of Airbus' latest aircraft model, A330-900 when it was revealed back in 2018. The airline instantly opted to invest in the said aircraft and make it part of Tap Air Portugal's fleet. TAP Air Portugal has made the order for the said type of aircraft, ten of which will be directly delivered by the manufacturing company, Airbus, meaning the others will be leased. They have also estimated that they will be controlling a fleet that will accommodate 133 aircraft, by 2025.
Baggage Allowance
TAP Air Portugal has certain baggage allowance policies for passengers to follow, and these are mandatory. According to TAP Air Portugal's baggage allowance rules, Your hand luggage cannot weigh more than 8 kg, whether you are in the economy class or the business class. Your check-in baggage cannot exceed 32 kg. However, the maximum limit may vary depending on the cabin class and ticket type. It also depends on whether it is a long haul or a short-haul. However, if your baggage is going to exceed the limit, make it a point to inform the airline before your flight so necessary arrangements can be made. You will have to pay extra depending on what the weight of the added luggage is. The dimension of the baggage cannot exceed 158 cm as it comes as an aircraft
Inflight Services
You can easily do a web check-in before reaching the airport unless you want to pick your seats carefully. TAP Air Portugal's in-flight services might be limited to a few, but it is worth every penny spent. The airline has WiFi for all passengers up in the air, you can choose the best seats depending on your type of ticket, the in-flight meals are simply delicious, and you choose from whatever you wish to eat. TAP Air Portugal's in-flight entertainment services, however, are only accessible entirely to the Business Class passengers and not everyone. They have a variety of sources of entertainment like music, television, movies and so on. Now, everything is not available everywhere. Only certain aircraft, like the A330 and A340 or A330, A330neo and A321LRneo.
One of the best TAP Air Portugal in-flight services is that they help you lose your fear of a takeoff. Make sure you head to their website and give it a read before you leave for the trip. If you are travelling by the economy class, make sure you bring your blanket and earplugs with you. However, if you are travelling by the business class, an entire kit will be provided to you. The airline also has its frequent flyer program. You can either use your miles to get a free air ticket, or you can use the points for any other ongoing offers. Make sure you use it for an expensive upgrade.
Popular routes and top cities for TAP Air Portugal
TAP Air Portugal was founded in 1946 as a means to play the nation's flag carrier. The airline initially only had operations on the Lisbon - Madrid route and used the Douglas DC-3 for the same. Soon, a new route was introduced by TAP Air Portugal between Angola and Mozambique. The same aircraft was used for the same. The Angola - Mozambique route turned out to take in a lot of praise for being the world's longest route that a DC - 3 has been used for. By 1957, TAP Air Portugal started dropping Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellations for their Lisbon - London route as well as Lisbon - Paris. The same year, the airline started to add more destination to it's kitty and fleet to the company. They started flying the TAP Air Portugal to a specific route that connected Portugal with Portuguese Mozambique and Portuguese Angola. In 1957, the airline further added a new route to connect Lisbon to a long haul route be taken for this. It operated from Lisbon to Kano - Leopoldville - Luanda, Lourenço Marques routes and also accommodated medium-haul routes in the same line. Further, the airline also started a new route to connect Lisbon to London.
As of 2012, Portugal was named and recognised as the only European airline that has the most connectivity in Brazil. In the same year, TAP Air Portugal was also recognised as the third-largest airline to serve Latin America, with respect to passenger traffic. In recent years, TAP Air Portugal has made a few domestic routes and international route expansions. A majority of their expansions took place in eastern Europe along with a few other. These are Gothenburg, Panama City, Belgrade, Saint Petersburg, Bogota, Nantes, Hanover, Oviedo and Tallinn. As of 2020, TAP Air Portugal has expanded its horizons to accommodate about 84 destinations, in 35 varied countries. The airline also launched a TAP Express.
Some of the big cities include Algiers, Luanda, Vienna, Brussels, Maceió, Belém, Brasilia, Natal, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Toronto, Boa Vista, Sal, Praia, Prague, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Bordeaux, Nice, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Stuttgart, Dusseldorf, Accra, Hamburg, Dublin, Tel Aviv, Bologna, Florence, Milan, Abidjan, Venice, Luxembourg City, Maputo, Oslo, Warsaw, Funchal, Lisbon, Porto, Santa Maria Island, Cape Town, Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Gothenburg, Stockholm, Zurich, London, Boston, Chicago, New York City, San Francisco and Washington DC.
Why travel by TAP Air Portugal?
TAP Air Portugal has managed to maintain a good reputation in the aviation industry across Europe. The European continent is blessed with some of the finest airlines in the world. Right from the illustrious legacy of Netherlands' KLM - Royal Dutch Airways to the innovative and visionary Austrian Airlines, the airline's sector in Europe has many stalwarts who have ensured to bring the best experience to the passengers as well as develop the aviation industry for the better. TAP Air Portugal also finds itself in the hall of fame as one of the most sought-after airlines in the European continent. The airline has grown tremendously in all its years since inception. From bringing forth some of the world-class in-flight services to adding more comfort to a passenger's journey, TAP Air Portugal has managed to stay ahead of the game. Unlike how a majority of European airlines have their international route connectivity predominantly within the European Union, TAP Air Portugal has extended its wings to go transatlantic to attract more international routes and presence in a diverse market.
The airline has also enhanced its services to the customers and loyal flyers. With the world turning digital, TAP Air Portugal also took its market to the internet and has been doing quite well for itself. They have made web check-in facilities possible for customers. Not to mention how updates on the flight status as well as TAP Air Portugal's flight schedule can also be found on their site. Passengers can book TAP Air Portugal tickets on their website and avail some great benefits too.
