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Azul expands flight network for 2026/2027 summer season
Azul has announced a significant expansion of its flight network for the 2026/2027 summer season, adding 2,500 extra flights and approximately 370,000 seats across Brazil. The Northeast region will be the primary beneficiary, accounting for 46.7% of the additional capacity with roughly 1,150 extra flights.
Maceió is set to be the destination with the highest increase in service, receiving 349 extra operations connecting to 13 different locations. Key routes include 137 additional flights between Congonhas (São Paulo) and Maceió, and 114 operations between Maceió and Viracopos (Campinas).
Additionally, Azul Viagens is introducing new direct routes to Natal from Goiânia and Curitiba between December 2026 and January 2027. This expansion follows a period of growth for Natal's aviation sector, which saw over 1.3 million passengers in the first half of 2026, marking an 18% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
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Azul · Beatriz Barbi · Maceió · Natal · Zurich Airport Brasil
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Natal International Airport recorded over 1.3 million passengers in the first half of 2026, an 18% increase from the previous year. agorarn.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The route between Maceió and Viracopos (Campinas) will see 114 additional operations. www.tnh1.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The route between Congonhas (São Paulo) and Maceió will increase by 137 extra flights. www.tnh1.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Azul Viagens announced new direct flights to Natal from Goiânia and Curitiba for the December 2026 to January 2027 period. agorarn.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Maceió will receive the highest number of extra flights among all destinations for the 2026/2027 summer season. www.tnh1.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Maceió will have 349 extra flight operations connecting to 13 different locations. www.tnh1.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Northeast region will account for approximately 46.7% of Azul's additional summer flight capacity, totaling 1,150 extra flights. www.tnh1.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Azul is adding 2,500 extra flights and 370,000 seats nationwide for the 2026/2027 summer season. www.tnh1.com.br