Archive for April, 2010

new South American airlines flying to Brazil

new South American airlines flying to Brazil

The Brazilian aviation authorities have granted permission to fly to Brazil to the airlines BoA (Boliviana de Aviación) and Aero República (belonging to the Taca group). Frequencies haven’t been confirmed yet. Uruguayan airline BQB Líneas Aéreas received a provisional permission. Star Perú is already flying the Cuzco/Lima/Rio Branco route twice a week. Subscribe to D […]

April 30, 2010 | By More
Lan with promotional fares to fly from Brazil to Chile

Lan with promotional fares to fly from Brazil to Chile

Chilean airline Lan is currently offering promotional fares to fly to fourteen Chilean destinations from São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro. Fares start at US$299 (taxes excluded). Purchases must be made until 15 May. Minimum stay at destination is five days. Return flight no later than 16 June 2010. Subscribe to D Airfare by Email

April 28, 2010 | By More
Avianca Brasil is born today

Avianca Brasil is born today

Brazilian airline OceanAir becomes today Avianca Brasil. It has just received its first A318, with the name Avianca freshly painted on it. It should get three similar aircraft along 2010. OceanAir’s website is now redirecting to the new Avianca Brasil site. We hope for real integration between Avianca Brasil, Avianca and Taca, three airlines that […]

April 26, 2010 | By More
more details on the Campinas – Lisbon flight

more details on the Campinas – Lisbon flight

We had announced Tap’s new flight from Campinas to Lisbon and now new details of the flight have emerged. Beginning from 3 July, there will be three weekly flights, on Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturdays departing from Viracopos airport in Campinas (flight TP 2199). Departure time will be 22:35, arrival time in Lisbon 12:35. The flight […]

April 23, 2010 | By More
Lan wants to fly from Lima to Brasilia

Lan wants to fly from Lima to Brasilia

Chilean airlne Lan has requested permission from the Brazilian authorities to fly the Lima – Brasilia route. It will use an A319, with 3 weekly frequencies. Lan finally reacts to Copa, Avianca/Taca and Pluna‘s Brazilian expansion. Subscribe to D Airfare by Email

April 22, 2010 | By More
Gol: destination Punta Cana, Saint Marteen and Barbados

Gol: destination Punta Cana, Saint Marteen and Barbados

Over the last few weeks Brazilian airline Gol has announced its new international destinations: Punta Cana, in operation Saint Marteen, due to start on 1 May Barbados, due to start on 26 June Each destination will be served by a weekly flight. On the waiting list, Isla Margarita and Havana. Subscribe to D Airfare by […]

April 19, 2010 | By More
Emirates: kids fly for free to Dubai

Emirates: kids fly for free to Dubai

A joint promotion by the Dubai tourism authorities and Emirates will allow under-16’s to travel for free when accompanied by a paying adult. The promotion is valid from 14 May till 30 September. Emirates flies from São Paulo to Dubai. Subscribe to D Airfare by Email

April 16, 2010 | By More
Azul flying to Porto Seguro from Belo Horizonte, Campinas and São Paulo

Azul flying to Porto Seguro from Belo Horizonte, Campinas and São Paulo

Azul is about to start flying to Porto Seguro, in the state of Bahia. From May onwards there will be flights from Belo Horizonte (Confins), Campinas (Viracopos) and São Paulo (Congonhas). To celebrate the launch of the new route, the airline has promotional fares: one way from Belo Horizonte costs R$99; from Campinas, R$129 and […]

April 13, 2010 | By More
once again Air Europa cancels its Madrid-Salvador flight

once again Air Europa cancels its Madrid-Salvador flight

From 30 April Spanish airline Air Europa will no longer operate its Madrid to Salvador flight. The company promises it will return on 2 November but given its past record we would take this announcement with a pinch of salt. —————————— RELATED POSTS: Air Europa and Tap, competition on the Salvador – Spain route Air […]

April 12, 2010 | By More
Aerolíneas Argentinas announces two weekly flights from Buenos Aires to Salvador de Bahia

Aerolíneas Argentinas announces two weekly flights from Buenos Aires to Salvador de Bahia

Aerolíneas Argentinas is announcing two weekly flights from Buenos Aires to Salvador de Bahia. Direct flights will start on 25 April and will be operated on Thursday and Sundays. —————————— RELATED POSTS: destination: Salvador Subscribe to D Airfare by Email

April 8, 2010 | By More