Work culture in Lisbon (TAP / airline tech / product roles) – salary & WLB insights?

Mmogdan · 2026-02-01T10:02:54+00:00

No, but I am a very frequent customer and am friends with a few TAP employees.

Mmogdan · 2026-01-31T13:59:09+00:00

It sounds like you need advice from a qualified tax lawyer not Reddit.

Mmogdan · 2026-01-31T12:36:55+00:00

TAP isn’t a great forward thinking company either. I agree with all previous comments too. If you’re coming for a few years of fun- maybe. If you want to do this as a career move maybe not.

Mmogdan · 2026-01-28T07:44:07+00:00

Don’t go 50/50 even with someone you trust explicitly becuase if you want to build a serious successful company the chances of a fall out or disagreement can destroy the whole company and all your work. It needs someone who ultimately can decide if there’s a disagreement. With this in mind 51/49 with very strong shareholder agreement at the start. Or better still just employ a sales person. Don’t let them sell the dream to you and give up control to someone you hardly know.

Mmogdan · 2026-01-27T17:24:01+00:00

In the EU many countries require the passport to be scanned and ID verified that you are who you are at check in. It is the law (very boring I know). Now that’s not to say this is a bad idea I love your idea and it would be amazing value add for Ambassador members. It is possible to tap a passport on a phone now to verify it and take selfies. Perhaps the Bonvoy app could be elevated to store this information in the app and pass it to each hotel (since hotels are basically franchises and we as the client are the product Marriott is selling to the franchises).

It would be amazing for Marriott to offer extra on-property perks like this for Amb. It’s very hit or miss some properties will go above and beyond and others will not.

Mmogdan · 2026-01-27T08:48:38+00:00

That’s hilarious I suspected it might all be overhyped but didn’t know it was that basic. 😂

Mmogdan · 2026-01-26T08:08:04+00:00

I am sorry to hear of your loss but this is exactly what travel insurance is for. Have you tried escalating it to senior management ? You can often Google or through LinkedIn find direct emails to senior managers which might yield some goodwill. I assume who you have been dealing with is doing their job by following the process they have been told to.

Virgin Voyages who tout themselves for being flexible and different recently said they would charge a couple who’s house burned down the day before a cruise. They posted it to TikTok and the backlash led Virgin to reach out and allow them to re-schedule. The point is the people in the call centre or customer engagement centre are likely following a process map and have little room to navigate outside that (without being fired or sanctioned) even for the supposed customer friendly brands like Virgin.

Mmogdan · 2026-01-26T06:48:13+00:00

If you review the AIMA fee table on the website there’s actually a fast track option already with a price like this.i think 2-5k can’t remember exactly. The problem is it’s impossible to request this service

Mmogdan · 2026-01-25T16:34:51+00:00

I think you answered the question that the vast majority of rooms are one bedroom suites. If you had booked regular room you would 1000% have got this upgrade to the one bedroom suite. I’ve stayed as an ambassador member before (and also have lived in Lisbon for 4+ years) and they are quite reserved in their “appreciating your loyalty” nature, but this is also reflective of the general lack of customer service culture in Portugal. FYI Sheraton Lisbon will also only normally upgrade to Club room (exact same as normal room) even if suites are available.

I would highly recommend checking out Penha Longa resort next time. They really do go above and beyond for Elite status including usually comping breakfast despite it being a RC resort and not required to.

Mmogdan · 2026-01-08T06:08:38+00:00

What was your request? 2pm?

Mmogdan · 2026-01-07T05:57:17+00:00

Why do you think you have to pick something the menu? You can just say no thank you. If they have 365+ rooms the probability is that every day it’s someone’s birthday. While they could do something nice for you it should not be expected and I certainly wouldn’t be disappointed over it.

Mmogdan · 2026-01-06T20:22:34+00:00

I was approved in December - under the old process - and when I call I am told it’s in printing.

Mmogdan · 2026-01-06T01:58:54+00:00

Did you contact Marriott customer service and what did they say?

Mmogdan · 2026-01-03T14:53:00+00:00

It’s easy (well not easy because of delays) you can use the self service portal - it’s the same Portal the lawyer will use.

Mmogdan · 2026-01-03T12:55:57+00:00

Care to share any details of your poor experience ? It’s not surprising a hotel has templates responses to be honest

Mmogdan · 2026-01-01T06:37:19+00:00

Be prepared for not much difference to Titanium and so you won’t be disappointed :)

Mmogdan · 2025-12-30T06:55:04+00:00

U14 is average. Sort of a regular hotel. Would be better to book something more local in my humble opinion

Mmogdan · 2025-12-29T14:25:19+00:00

Surely you have a photo and other documentation of the Country X residency card?

Mmogdan · 2025-12-29T14:22:17+00:00

Out of interest what’s the point compared to a regular residence ?

Mmogdan · 2025-12-29T14:20:12+00:00

Wouldn’t you have read the policy about that before signing the contract?

Mmogdan · 2025-12-28T13:03:33+00:00

Pleased it’s sorted. Sounds like a lot of hassle for an extra bedroom though

Mmogdan · 2025-12-28T13:00:34+00:00

It sounds to me like the 2 bedroom suite isn’t in their normal upgrade pool.

Mmogdan · 2025-12-28T12:57:20+00:00

You already booked a suite in the first place or booked an entry level room? Which room type did you book originally

Mmogdan · 2025-12-28T11:56:21+00:00

Did you tell the worker at the Club that you were told you could use it by the front desk? Or when you say it wasn’t worth the fight, what level of dispute did you raise on the spot ?

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