# Brazilian airlines expand routes, launch promos

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazil-europe-airline-network-expansion
> Updated: 2026-08-03T19:55:00.000Z. Sources: 60. Developments: 21.

In 2026 Brazil’s major carriers continued to broaden passenger and cargo networks. LATAM added a thrice‑weekly nonstop São Paulo‑Brussels 787‑9 service, three weekly São Paulo‑Cape Town flights, seasonal São Paulo‑Ushuaia (four weekly until 31 Aug) and São Paulo‑Punta Cana (five weekly) routes, and increased Bonito connectivity with three weekly São Paulo‑Bonito flights from 25 Oct. New domestic links include daily São Paulo‑Caldas Novas, daily São Paulo‑Bariloche winter service, daily Rondonópolis‑Guarulhos, and a daily São Paulo‑Rondonópolis‑Guarulhos schedule to support agribusiness. LATAM’s “Mega Promo” offered domestic fares from R$178 and international round‑trip tickets from R$1,353, valid through late 2026.

GOL ran a flash domestic sale (round‑trip from R$209) and launched seasonal routes for the 2026 World Cup: Manaus‑Miami (twice weekly, 18 Jun‑9 Aug) and Belo Horizonte‑Curaçao (expanding to four weekly). It also introduced a direct São Paulo‑Ushuaia 737 MAX service (three weekly) and a triangular São Paulo‑El Calafate‑Ushuaia summer schedule (26 Nov 2026‑27 Mar). Azul reinstated Belo Horizonte‑Curaçao flights.

TAP celebrated 60 years in Brazil, now serving 15 cities and adding new routes such as São Luís do Maranhão and a direct intercontinental Curitiba‑Lisbon A330 service (three weekly) that links Paraná to Europe. The airline targets 2.1 million Brazil‑Europe passengers in 2026 and is preparing for privatisation.

Cargo capacity grew with CMA CGM’s twice‑weekly 777F Hong Kong‑Paris‑Viracopos flights, Braspress night 737‑400F services, and Levu Air Cargo’s planned A321F/A330F freighter network from Recife and Campinas to Belém, Manaus, Bogotá, Miami and Châlons‑Vatry.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-03: LATAM launches daily Rondonópolis‑Guarulhos flights as Forquilinha negotiates new airline service

LATAM adds daily Rondonópolis‑Guarulhos flights from Dec 2026, while Forquilinha’s mayor negotiates with Azul and Gol to resume service, boosting regional air links in Brazil.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latam-launches-daily-rondonpolisguarulhos-flights-as-forquilinha-negotiates-new-airline-service

### 2026-07-23: GOL launches seasonal São Paulo–El Calafate–Ushuaia service for summer 2026‑27

GOL will run a São Paulo–El Calafate–Ushuaia seasonal flight (Nov 2026–Mar 2027) thrice weekly, using Boeing 737s, to boost tourism links between Brazil and Argentine Patagonia.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-boosts-tourism-training-in-neuqun-and-adds-brazil-flight

### 2026-07-22: Brazilian airlines GOL and Latam launch low‑cost flight promotions

GOL offers domestic tickets from R$209 and mileage fares; Latam‑Etihad promotes Brazil‑UAE round‑trip flights from R$4,223, both limited‑time deals.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-airlines-gol-and-latam-launch-lowcost-flight-promotions

### 2026-07-19: Levu Air Cargo launches website, outlines international cargo routes

Brazilian startup Levu Air Cargo launches its site, details planned fleet of Airbus freighters and routes to Brazil, Colombia, the US and France.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/levu-air-cargo-launches-website-outlines-international-cargo-routes

### 2026-07-18: Latam launches Mega Promo with Brazilian domestic flights from R$178

Latam’s Mega Promo offers Brazilian domestic tickets from R$178 and round‑trip international fares from R$1,353, with interest‑free installments and travel through Aug‑Oct 2026 (domestic) and Aug‑Dec 2024.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latam-launches-mega-promo-with-brazilian-domestic-flights-from-r178

### 2026-07-08: Gol launches direct São Paulo‑Ushuaia flight, inaugurated by Argentine minister Scioli

Gol inaugurated a direct São Paulo‑Ushuaia flight, with three weekly services, aiming to boost Brazilian winter tourism and regional connectivity, attended by Argentine minister Daniel Scioli.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilargentina-direct-flight-ushuaiaso-paulo-starts-operations

### 2026-07-03: TAP Air Portugal launches direct Lisbon‑Curitiba flight

TAP Air Portugal began a direct Lisbon‑Curitiba service on July 2, offering three weekly flights and boosting Brazil‑Portugal ties amid TAP’s upcoming privatisation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tap-air-portugal-launches-direct-lisboncuritiba-flight

### 2026-07-01: Curitiba inaugurates first direct intercontinental flight to Lisbon

Curitiba's Afonso Pena Airport received the first direct TAP Air Portugal flight to Lisbon, creating Paraná's inaugural intercontinental route and boosting regional tourism and trade.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/curitiba-inaugurates-first-direct-intercontinental-flight-to-lisbon

### 2026-07-01: LATAM adds direct São Paulo flights to Ushuaia and Punta Cana

LATAM started nonstop flights from São Paulo to Ushuaia (Argentina) and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic), boosting tourism and bilateral ties.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latam-adds-direct-so-paulo-flights-to-ushuaia-and-punta-cana

### 2026-06-29: LATAM expands network with three new international routes and more flights to Bonito

LATAM added three new international routes – Cape Town, Ushuaia (seasonal) and Punta Cana – raising its network to 31 destinations, and increased weekly flights to Bonito, Brazil.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latam-adds-new-domestic-and-international-flights-boosting-brazils-connectivity

### 2026-06-28: Bonito, Brazil Expands LATAM Flights to São Paulo, Boosting Tourism

LATAM adds three weekly Bonito‑São Paulo flights from 25 Oct, joining Gol’s Saturday service, to enhance tourism and local economic growth in Bonito, Brazil.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bonito-brazil-expands-latam-flights-to-so-paulo-boosting-tourism

### 2026-06-26: Bonito gains three weekly LATAM flights to São Paulo, expanding tourism links

Starting 25 Oct, LATAM adds three weekly Bonito‑São Paulo flights (Wed, Fri, Sun), complementing GOL and Azul services and aiming to boost tourism and the local economy.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latam-expands-service-to-bonito-brazil-with-three-weekly-flights

### 2026-06-26: TAP Air Portugal launches first direct Europe‑Paraná flight

TAP Air Portugal inaugurated a nonstop Europe‑Paraná route on 2 July, linking Curitiba’s Afonso Pena Airport to Lisbon, with 269‑seat Airbus A330‑200 flights aimed at boosting tourism, business and investment.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tap-air-portugal-launches-first-direct-europeparan-flight

### 2026-06-25: Bonito, Brazil gains three weekly LATAM flights to São Paulo

LATAM adds three weekly direct Bonito‑São Paulo flights from 25 Oct, joining GOL and Azul, to boost tourism and local economy.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-airlines-add-new-routes-to-ilhus-bonito-and-salvador

### 2026-06-25: Brazil boosts air cargo service as CMA CGM and Braspress launch new operations

CMA CGM Air Cargo began its Viracopos service linking Hong Kong and Paris, while Braspress Air Cargo launched night flights on the Campinas‑Manaus route, expanding Brazil’s air‑freight capacity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-boosts-air-cargo-service-as-cma-cgm-and-braspress-launch-new-operations

### 2026-06-23: Brazilian airlines launch seasonal direct routes for 2026 World Cup

Brazilian airlines GOL and Azul have added seasonal nonstop flights—Manaus‑Miami and Belo Horizonte‑Curaçao—to serve travelers during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-airlines-launch-seasonal-direct-routes-for-2026-world-cup

### 2026-06-15: Latam launches direct São Paulo–Caldas Novas flight

Latam started a direct Guarulhos‑Caldas Novas flight on 15 May, using A320s with daily service in July and four‑weekly thereafter, to strengthen tourism to the hot‑spring resort.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latam-launches-direct-so-paulocaldas-novas-flight

### 2026-06-15: Latam adds São Paulo‑Caldas Novas route and restarts Bariloche winter service

Latam launched daily São Paulo‑Guarulhos to Caldas Novas flights and resumed daily São Paulo‑Bariloche winter service with Airbus A321 until Aug 30, targeting holiday tourism.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latam-adds-so-paulocaldas-novas-route-and-restarts-bariloche-winter-service

### 2026-06-10: LATAM and TAP boost Brazil‑Europe airline links

LATAM opened a São Paulo‑Brussels nonstop, while TAP added 15 Brazil‑Portugal routes, boosting passenger capacity and cargo links between Brazil and Europe.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latam-and-tap-boost-brazileurope-airline-links

### 2026-06-09: TAP Air Portugal celebrates 60 years in Brazil and plans network expansion

TAP Air Portugal marks 60 years in Brazil, serving 15 cities and targeting 2.1 million passengers by 2026, while announcing further expansion and a new international partnership.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tap-air-portugal-celebrates-60-years-in-brazil-and-plans-network-expansion

### 2026-06-04: LATAM Airlines launches nonstop Brussels‑São Paulo route

LATAM Airlines Brazil started a nonstop Brussels‑São Paulo service on 1‑2 June 2026, using Boeing 787‑9s three times weekly, boosting passenger and cargo links between Brazil and Belgium.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latam-airlines-launches-nonstop-brusselsso-paulo-route

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