Tam has announced that starting in June 2010 it is going to offer both internet access and mobile phone calls on board its flights. While internet access is a cool idea, we dread to think what it might be like to spend an entire flight listening to the conversation of the passenger sitting next to us. Prices haven’t been defined yet.
agreement between Brazil and Qatar
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The governments of Brazil and Qatar have signed an agreement making flights between both countries a possibility. Will Qatar Airways land in Brazil before the end of the year? The agreement doesn’t necessarily translate into new flights but it makes things much easier.
As part of the process of integration within the Star Alliance, Tam has signed agreements with Brussels Airlines and US Airways. These agreements give Tam customers more chances to accumulate miles and issue tickets to new destinations.
Azul selling tickets for Goiania
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Azul is selling tickets for its Campinas - Goiania flight, due to start on 3 March. Prices from R$ 119 one way. Azul is no longer launching its new routes with mega deals. The price it is charging is not much different from what you will find Gol is offering for January. For that reason we are no longer cheering each time Azul announces a new route. It is always good news for the consumer, but nothing like the way it used to be.
Argentinian airline Aerolíneas Argentinas is announcing it will use its Boeing 737-7 for flights to Brazil – it is an aircraft considerably more modern than the ones the company has been using to date.
The airline is also announcing an increase on frequencies to Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and São Paulo.
Tap: new flight from Campinas to Lisbon
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Portuguese airline Tap has just announced that from June/July 2010 it will operate three weekly flights from Viracopos airport in Campinas (São Paulo state) to Lisbon in Portugal. What with Guarulhos operating beyond its capacity, Tap has found in Campinas a doorway to increasing its flights to Brazil and accessing the valuable market of the rich interior of the São Paulo state.
new Azul flights to Caldas Novas and Goiânia
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Azul is launching a new regular flight from Campinas (São Paulo) to Caldas Novas, on Sundays.
From the beginning of March, there will be new regular flights from Campinas to Goiânia. There will be at least three daily frequencies on each direction.
None of those flights are available for sale yet at Azul’s website.
TAP and Decolar offering a joint promotion
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Online agency Decolar has launched a promotion along with airline TAP for purchases made only this week. The packages including flight and hotel accommodation for 4 nights. Departures from São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte and Brasilia no later than 31 March.
The price of the packages, taxes not included, is 854 USD for Londong, 877 USD for Rome, Madrid and Lisbon and 966 USD for Barcelona.
Mexicana is offering deals to New York from 666 USD, Miami from 610 USD, Oakland from 718 USD and London (England) from 877 USD. For purchases until 25 January 2010 and departures from São Paulo no later than 31 January 2010. Read the rules before making any purchases.
Tap, promotional fares to Europe
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Portuguese airline Tap announces promotional fares to Europe. There are fares departing from Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo on tourist class from 824 USD to fly to 23 destinations in Europe (Portugal excluded). Purchases until 22 January 2010. Flights between 1 February and 31 March 2010. Departing from Belo Horizonte and Brasilia prices go up to 899 USD. Departures from the Northeast are much more expensive. Prices quoted do not include taxes.
Flying executive from Río, São Paulo and Belo Horizonte there are fares from 2500 USD (plus taxes). Valid for flights until 31 March 2010.
The prices are not outstanding by any means but at least Tap flies to airports other than Rio and São Paulo.