Brazil surpasses 100 million air passengers before year-end for the first time
Azul adds 431 extra flights for Carnaval 2026, boosting domestic seat capacity 6 %
Brazil tops global search rankings for year-end travel, Rio de Janeiro most-wanted city
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Bahia and Embratur to unveil 2025-27 international marketing plan aimed at boosting inbound tourism
Bahia and Embratur will present a three-year international marketing strategy on 26 November, seeking to attract more foreign air routes and tourists. Improved connectivity could ease corporate deployments to Salvador, Porto Seguro and nearby industrial hubs.
Rio Preto Airport Begins International Upgrade Ahead of 2026 Copa Libertadores
Officials from Brazil’s border-control agencies inspected Rio Preto Airport on 22 November to approve temporary international operations for the 2026 Copa Libertadores. Only minor logistical tweaks are required, and up to ten charter flights are expected, giving business travellers and VIP guests a nonstop option that avoids lengthy road transfers.
LATAM Restores Juiz de Fora–Guarulhos Link, Re-connecting Minas Gerais to Brazil’s Main Hub
LATAM will reopen its Juiz de Fora–São Paulo/GRU service in May 2026, according to a 22 November announcement. The daily A320 flight restores a crucial corporate corridor for Minas Gerais businesses, slashing travel times and feeding LATAM’s international network via Brazil’s largest hub.
ANAC Caps Jaguaruna Flights Amid Safety Upgrade Drive at Seven Regional Airports
ANAC has temporarily restricted Jaguaruna Airport in Santa Catarina to 12 weekly flights, effective 22 November, until runway-safety upgrades are completed. The move may squeeze seat capacity for holidaymakers and business travellers to Brazil’s southern coastal region.
Brazil Targets 29.8 Million Summer Seats With ‘Conheça o Brasil Voando’ Expansion
Brazil’s ‘Conheça o Brasil Voando’ scheme will lift summer domestic capacity to 29.8 million seats—up 12 % year-on-year—according to a 22 November briefing by the Tourism Ministry. Additional flights and digital airport upgrades promise smoother mobility for business and leisure travellers alike.
Azul Adds 880 Extra Flights to Bahia for 2025/26 High Season
Azul will fly 880 additional services to Salvador, Porto Seguro and Ilhéus between mid-December and early February, boosting seat supply by 26 %. The move, confirmed on 22 November, eases peak-season capacity constraints for both leisure and corporate travellers.