Azul

Azul Airlines is a Brazilian carrier based in Barueri, a suburb of São Paulo. It's a Brazillian low-cost airline. Viracopos International Airport is an international airport serving Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil and is Azul's main airport hub. The airport is mainly used by airlines flying across South America, as well as to parts of North America and Europe. The airport has one terminal and one runway.

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 is the launch carrier for the Embraer 195-E2.

The airline 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 130 aircraft within its fleet.

Under the slogan “Azul and Trip: together all over Brazil.” it flies to the domestic destinations across Brazil such as Belo Horizonte, Brasilla, 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 that need the 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.

Azul has been awarded the 3-Star Airline certification by Skytrax for the quality of its airport and onboard product and staff service. Product rating includes seats, amenities, food & beverages, IFE, cleanliness etc, and service rating is for both cabin staff and ground staff.