Brazil Hits 106.8 Million Airline Passengers Before Year-End, Setting All-Time Record
Carriers Slash Brazil–Venezuela Capacity After U.S. FAA Security Alert
Paraná Border Sweep Seizes R$ 10 Million in Contraband Ahead of Holiday Travel Rush
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Brazil surpasses 100 million air passengers before year-end for the first time
Brazil crossed the 100 million-passenger mark on 24 November, five weeks before the end of the year. Domestic and international traffic are both at record highs, signalling tighter seat supply and higher fares for business travellers in 2026.
Azul adds 431 extra flights for Carnaval 2026, boosting domestic seat capacity 6 %
Azul will run 431 special flights and 58,600 extra seats over Brazil’s 2026 Carnival period, with Salvador and São Paulo/Congonhas receiving the largest boosts. Corporate travellers should expect reduced availability and higher fares during 12-22 February.
Brazil tops global search rankings for year-end travel, Rio de Janeiro most-wanted city
Google search data analysed by Brazil’s Ministry of Tourism rank the country as the world’s most-desired destination for the 2025/26 festive season, with interest up 18 % year-on-year. Mobility teams should brace for higher air and lodging costs in December–January.
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.