Archive for February, 2010

Aerolíneas Argentinas: departure from Aeroparque, Buenos Aires

Aerolíneas Argentinas: departure from Aeroparque, Buenos Aires

From 14 March 2010 all of Aerolíneas Argentinas flights to Brazil will take off from the Aeroparque airport in Buenos Aires and not from Ezeiza as they currently do. Subscribe to D Airfare by Email

February 26, 2010 | By More
a new Azul pass, suffering from hyperinflation

a new Azul pass, suffering from hyperinflation

5 March is the deadline if you want to purchase the new edition of Azul‘s “Passaporte”. The pass allows for unlimited flights during March and April (initially the pass was sold as being valid only for March; Azul suddely changed its mind and extended the period), with the exception of Fridays and Sundays. The 2009 […]

February 22, 2010 | By More
Brazilian aviation: January 2010 market share

Brazilian aviation: January 2010 market share

Domestic flights: Tam leads with a 42.8% market share; Gol/Varig is second with 40.9%. Among the smaller airlines, Webjet has 6.68%, Azul 4.99%, OceanAir 2.2% and Trip 1.64%. International flights (by Brazilian airlines): Tam has 81.4% of the market and Gol/Varig 18.4%. Source: Panrotas —————————— RELATED POSTS: the main Brazilian airlines Subscribe to D Airfare […]

February 19, 2010 | By More
Azul, Gol and Tam reprimanded by the authorities

Azul, Gol and Tam reprimanded by the authorities

Brazilian airlines Azul, Gol and Tam have been reprimanded by ANAC (the Brazilian civil aviation authority) for including on their sales websites pre-selected optional services (travel insurance). They will be allowed to offer those services but making it very clear they are optional. The customer will have to actively select the services should he wish […]

February 18, 2010 | By More
Qatar Airways flying to Brazil from 30 May

Qatar Airways flying to Brazil from 30 May

The agreement between Brazil and Qatar we mentioned a short while ago has produced results in record time. Qatar Airways is announcing it will begin flying to Brazil on 30 May. It will use a Boeing 777-200 to fly from Doha to Guarulhos airport in São Paulo. It will then continue its journey to Ezeiza […]

February 10, 2010 | By More
Tam announces internet and on-board telephone calls from June 2010

Tam announces internet and on-board telephone calls from June 2010

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 […]

February 8, 2010 | By More
agreement between Brazil and Qatar

agreement between Brazil and Qatar

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. Subscribe to D Airfare by Email

February 5, 2010 | By More
agreements between Tam and Brussels Airlines and US Airways

agreements between Tam and Brussels Airlines and US Airways

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. Subscribe to D Airfare by Email

February 3, 2010 | By More
Azul selling tickets for Goiania

Azul selling tickets for Goiania

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 […]

February 1, 2010 | By More