TAAG Airlines is Ready for Takeoff at Luanda’s Shiny New Hub
You might think I’ve lost my marbles, but the unveiling of Luanda’s sparkly new airport is giving me an itch to embark on another (adventure? misadventure?) voyage with TAAG Angola Airlines. Is that a cry for help or just wanderlust? Hard to say.
Operations: A New Home for TAAG in Luanda
Let me set the scene. Luanda, the bustling capital of Angola on Africa’s southwest coast, has long relied on Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD) as its gateway to the skies. But a shiny new contender has entered the ring, thanks to a hefty investment. Flights are slowly but surely transitioning to this fresh venue.
Meet the Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ), your new go-to in Luanda. For the moment, only a handful of TAAG’s domestic flights have made the leap, but the airline plans to fully transfer its operations soon.
Keep your calendars open for September 15, 2025. That’s when TAAG will call the new airport home completely. Bigger, better, and not looking like a relic from another era, the new facility can host 15 million passengers annually—almost twice what the old one could manage. Plus, no more feeling like you’re camping in a dilapidated bus station.
The grand hope is that this posh aviation playground will give Angola’s economy the love it needs and supercharge TAAG’s ambitions. This airline isn’t just sprucing up its fleet; it’s planning to spread its wings to far-off lands, including the United States.
So, About Flying with TAAG Again… Is That a Good Idea?
I might need professional help because I’m genuinely contemplating another round with TAAG. If you’re new around here, you might not know I was borderline obsessed with this airline for quite some time. Here’s why:
- TAAG offers first class on its 777s, making it one of those rare birds I hadn’t flown in first class. Call it the allure of the unattainable.
- The airline has a sort of enigma about it. Reviews? Almost nonexistent. It’s a mystery wrapped in a riddle, strapped inside a Boeing.
- Honestly, I just love their livery. It’s the aviation geek in me—show me a pretty paint job, and I’m sold.
Back in 2018, I actually took the plunge. Flew first class from Lisbon to Sao Paulo via Luanda, you know, as one crazed traveler does, and let’s just say it was… an experience I’ll remember.
Rumor has it TAAG has revamped a lot behind the scenes recently. Surely this extends to their hospitality, right? RIGHT?!
I’m itching to try their new Boeing 787-9 and Airbus A220-300. As fate would have it, there’s a sweet itinerary from Johannesburg to Luanda to Sao Paulo just begging to be booked. And the price tag? Only around $1,000 for business class. Not too shabby for a long-haul romp.
As TAAG settles into its swanky new digs, what’s the new lounge scene like? Fingers crossed it’s something special. Are we talking an exclusive terminal with limousine rides to the aircraft, or more of a sit-down meal with top-tier bubbly? Either way, I’m intrigued.
Final Thoughts
Circle September 15, 2025, on your calendar—TAAG Angola Airlines is marking its big move to Luanda’s state-of-the-art airport. This massive, modern hub will serve as a symbol of Angola’s larger aviation goals. It pairs perfectly with TAAG’s current ambitions of global growth. Feels like the perfect excuse for another flight, don’t you think? Let’s just keep our fingers crossed for a friendly experience this time.
What about you? Eager to see Luanda’s new setup and a “new and improved” TAAG?
And before you go booking your next flight, why not consider a chill getaway at the Val Seny ski resort? A bit of relaxation might be just what the doctor ordered.