Azul

Ready to jet off to Brazil? Azul’s got your wings! 

Azul Airlines, a vibrant Brazilian carrier soaring from its base in Barueri, is just a stone’s throw from bustling São Paulo. As Brazil’s go-to low-cost airline, Azul makes travel a breeze without breaking the bank. Nestled at Viracopos International Airport (VCP), its buzzing main hub in São Paulo, Azul connects adventurers to thrilling destinations across South America, with exciting routes stretching to North America and Europe. Ready to jet off? Azul’s got your wings!

Along with LATAM Brasil and GOL, Azul Airlines is one of the three big airlines in Brazil. Founded in 2008 by former JetBlue Airways CEO, David Neeleman, it has been the fastest-growing airline in Brazil in recent times and has the largest airline route network in the country in terms of destinations served, with flights to more than 100 destinations.

Azul is privately owned and in May 2012 announced that it would merge with a fellow domestic airline, TRIP. The merger was finalised in May 2014 with the combined carrier holding a 15% share of the domestic travel market. 

Azul has a mixed fleet, made up of widebody, narrowbody and regional jets. The airline has aircraft manufactured by Airbus, Embraer and ATR. Overall, it has more than 187 aircraft within its fleet.

Under the slogan “Azul and Trip: together all over Brazil.” it flies to domestic destinations across Brazil such as Belo Horizonte, Brasilia, Campinas, Fortaleza, Macapá, Natal, Porto Velho, Rio de Janeiro, Säo Paulo. In addition, it flies to international destinations including Buenos Aires, Lisbon, Porto, Orlando, Montevideo and more.

The carrier provides Economy and Business Classes.

Economy Class is the airline's most basic cabin and is available on short-haul, medium-haul and long-haul flights. The Business Class cabin is available on long-haul flights only and is perfect for passengers who need extra space, privacy and comfort to relax or get on with work.

Azul offers in-flight entertainment on most flights. On international flights, passengers can enjoy a selection of local and international films, TV shows, music and games through the airline's in-flight entertainment system, which can be accessed through a personal TV screen on the back of each seat.

All passengers are given complimentary meals and drinks on international flights, with Business Class passengers treated to a special dining experience from the airline's Business Class menu and bar.

The airline has codeshare or interline agreements with the following airlines: Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Europa, ASTA Linhas Aéreas, Copa Airlines, Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Hahn Air, Hainan Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Lufthansa, TAP Air Portugal, Turkish Airlines and United Airlines.

Skytrax has awarded Azul the 3-Star Airline certification for the quality of its airport and onboard products and staff service. Product ratings include seats, amenities, food and beverages, IFE, cleanliness, etc., and service ratings are for both cabin and ground staff.