Connecting Brazil's regional cities with reliable air service.
Founded
1993
Headquarters
Campinas, Brazil
TRIP Linhas Aéreas was a Brazilian regional airline that specialized in connecting smaller cities and interior destinations across Brazil that were underserved by larger carriers. The airline played an important role in expanding air access to communities in states such as Minas Gerais, Goiás, and other regions of the country.
Founded in 1993, TRIP grew steadily to become one of Brazil's largest regional carriers, operating an extensive network of domestic routes. The airline was known for serving destinations that major Brazilian carriers often bypassed, making it a vital link for regional travelers and business passengers.
In 2012, TRIP merged with Azul Brazilian Airlines, the carrier founded by JetBlue founder David Neeleman. Following regulatory approvals, the two airlines were fully integrated, with TRIP's operations and routes absorbed into Azul's expanding network, effectively ending TRIP as an independent brand by around 2014–2015.
Hubs & network
TRIP primarily operated from Campinas/Viracopos International Airport and served numerous regional airports across Brazil.
Fleet
TRIP operated a fleet composed largely of ATR 42 and ATR 72 turboprop aircraft, along with some Embraer regional jets.
Notable facts
- ›TRIP merged with Azul Brazilian Airlines in 2012 in a deal that created one of Brazil's largest domestic carriers.
- ›At its peak, TRIP served over 50 destinations across Brazil, focusing on underserved regional markets.
- ›The airline was one of Brazil's largest regional carriers before its merger with Azul.
- ›TRIP's route network was highly complementary to Azul's, enabling significant expansion after the merger.
- ›Following integration with Azul, the TRIP brand was gradually phased out by the mid-2010s.
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