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Nothing new under the sun. International airlines flying to destinations other that Rio de Janeiro/São Paulo initiate their operations with truly tempting promotional fares. Once they dominate the market, gone are the promotions. A good example is Portuguese airline Tap, that is now promoting its flights from Rio and São Paulo rather than its flights […]
American airline US Airways, part of the Star Alliance, with a hybrid service and a low-cost feel to it, wishes to fly to Brazil. According to Panrotas, the company filed a request with the Brazilian authorities for a daily flight from Philadelphia / Charlotte to Rio de Janeiro. We hope the new flight comes true. […]
The new Alitalia is on the air. Its first flight to Brazil departed on 13 January. The company is already facing new strikes and has been forced to cancel several flights. Not easy to run Alitalia… —————————— RELATED POSTS: direct flights from Italy to Brazil direct flights from Brazil to Italy
We flew with Air Asia between Singapore and Bangkok. Nearly two hours of flight in some of the most uncomfortable seats ever; but we can’t complain, the fares we paid were some of the cheapest ever too. At the beginning of the year Air Asia, and its long-distance arm, Air Asia X, launched a promotion […]
The Brazilian Civil Aviation Authority, ANAC, summoned GOL airline to explain the numerous delays and ensuing chaos experienced by its flights during the Christmas holiday break. Gol says it will follow ANAC’s recommendations, but excused itself for the chaos using the always convenient rain and a computer failure as an excuse. Among the measures proposed […]
Israeli airline El Al plans three weekly flights from Tel Aviv to São Paulo from April 2009. The company is only awaiting for slots at Guarulhos airport – the very same airport that supposedly wasn’t going to be receiving new flights. São Paulo will be the first new destination for the company in 10 years. […]
Could it be that, for the first time in quite a number of years, Infraero is about to deliver good news? The Brazilian government’s body responsible for the running of airports in the country announced that from December it will offer its users free wi-fi access to the Internet at 12 airports. The list of […]
The newest of all Brazilian airlines carried out a test flight on 6 November, flight that was the final test before the company could receive its CHETA (permission to fly). With the CHETA on its hands, the company needs to wait now for a 2 to 3-week long process at the end of which she […]
A bit at a time Trip airlines are increasing their network and opening new routes of interest to those outside the Rio de Janeiro – São Paulo axe. Trip will soon fly from Vitoria to Salvador and from Salvador to Natal. It has also increased frequencies from Natal to Fernando de Noronha. Keep it up! […]
Tam was formally invited to join the Star Alliance. Between 12 and 18 months will have to pass before the Brazilian airline is fully integrated with the other members of the alliance. Tam wants the Star Alliance operations to be based at Guarulhos airport in São Paulo. In the meantime, Tam put and end to […]
Qatar Airways offering 25% discount
Qatar Airways, the best airline in the world according to the Skytrax index, is running a promotion on its website offering up to 25% of all-inclusive fares. The promotion is valid only for purchases made until 19 April. It involves both economomy and business class and flights between 20 April and 6 June. We ran […]
Singapore Airlines with special fares to fly from Brazil to Spain
Singapore Airlines has special fares for its flights from Brazil to Spain during the month of October 2011. Purchases must be made between 5 and 18 September. You can fly from São Paulo to Barcelona from USD 808 (taxes not included). If you can’t find the fares, get hold of a travel agent conversant with […]
Tam selling tickets for its new Mexico City flight, from USD830
Tam is selling tickets for its newest international destination, Mexico City. There are fares from USD830 (tariff QYGYTMX, taxes not included). They can be purchased through a travel agent, as the airline hasn’t made those fares available through its website yet. The return flight must be completed within 30 days. Penalty for cancellation is USD200 […]
