Brazil's largest airline by number of cities served.
Founded
2008
Headquarters
Barueri, Brazil
Azul Brazilian Airlines is a low-cost carrier founded by JetBlue co-founder David Neeleman in 2008. It rapidly grew to become one of Brazil's largest airlines, distinguished by its focus on connecting underserved cities and regions that other carriers had overlooked.
Azul operates an extensive domestic network across Brazil and also offers select international routes to destinations in South America, the United States, and Europe. The airline is headquartered in Barueri, São Paulo state, and uses Campinas' Viracopos International Airport as its primary hub.
The carrier went public on the New York Stock Exchange and the São Paulo Stock Exchange (B3) in 2017, and has pursued partnerships and codeshare agreements with carriers such as United Airlines and TAP Air Portugal to expand its global reach.
Hubs & network
Azul's primary hub is Campinas Viracopos International Airport (VCP), with additional focus cities including Belo Horizonte Confins (CNF) and Recife (REC).
Fleet
Azul operates a mixed fleet including Embraer E-Jets (E195 and E195-E2), Airbus A320 family aircraft, and ATR 72 turboprops for regional routes.
Notable facts
- ›Founded by David Neeleman, who also co-founded JetBlue and founded WestJet.
- ›Azul serves more Brazilian cities than any other airline.
- ›The airline listed on both the NYSE (AZUL) and Brazil's B3 stock exchange in 2017.
- ›Azul acquired TudoAzul, its frequent flyer loyalty program, which has millions of members.
- ›The airline has a codeshare and partnership agreement with United Airlines and TAP Air Portugal.
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