November 5, 2026A Bilingual Newspaper
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Azul Expands Network from Brazil to the USA

Azul announces today new routes from Brazil to Florida – Belo Horizonte to Orlando, and Belém to Fort Lauderdale (Miami). These new routes will begin in December 2017, offering unmatched non-stop service and convenience for customers in Belém and Belo Horizonte. In addition to the non-stop service, Azul has optimized connectivity for Belém and Belo Horizonte and neighboring cities, ensuring they not only offer the best non-stop options but also the best connection options to and from Orlando and Fort Lauderdale.

“I am very pleased to announce new international service from Brazil to the USA. Not only have our customers been asking for these flights, but it also strengthens our strategic positioning in these important cities. In addition to the new non-stop flights, we are also optimizing connectivity, as well as increasing frequencies to Fort Lauderdale and Orlando from our hub in São Paulo – Viracopos. I am extremely happy to be able to offer nearly 5 daily non-stop flights from Brazil to Florida for our customers,” celebrates David Neeleman, founder and chairman of the board of Azul.


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