The Brazilian company will be able to sell its routes in the more than 50 BSPs that make up the group’s distribution network

Madrid, September 3, 2024. The Brazilian airline Azul Linhas Aéreas has entrusted the Euroairlines Group with the organization of the distribution of its routes. The agreement signed between the two companies will allow the Brazilian airline to distribute on a wide network in more than 50 countries through the Spanish airline’s IATA Q4-291 plate and connect its more than 160 routes with those of other partners of the Spanish group. This collaboration will enhance Azul’s presence in the global market and position the Spanish company as a leader in distribution in South America.

Azul currently operates more than 150 domestic routes in Brazil and seven to international destinations, such as Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Lisbon and Paris. It transports more than 28 million passengers per year, operates more than 27,000 flights per month and was chosen by Tripadvisor as the best airline in the world in 2020.

The company was born in Campinas (Brazil) in December 2008, when it launched two flights to Salvador de Bahia and Porto Alegre. It currently offers commercial flights, cargo and shipments and Azul Conecta, a more exclusive service for aircraft of up to 9 passengers that offers rental, training to other airlines in Cessna Grand Caravan and aeronautical consultancy.

Antonio López-Lázaro, CEO of Euroairlines Group, values the alliance very positively and praises the Brazilian airline’s business model. “We are very proud to be able to contribute to the leading airline in Brazil having a greater presence in the world thanks to our distribution network,” explains López-Lázaro. Guillermo López-Lázaro, Market, Channels & Cargo Managing Director, highlights the Brazilian airline’s business model. “It has a modern and attractive business model adapted to new passenger demands, which in 15 years has made it a leader and an example of growth in Brazil and transatlantic operations”, adds the Director of Markets and Channels of the Spanish company.

“Connectivity has always been part of Azul’s DNA, and the partnership with the Euroairlines Group has emerged as part of a larger movement of the company, which is to use this feature to increase our international presence. We are offering our customers more destination options with the quality and experience that are already part of our brand”, said Andre Mercadante, Director of Alliances and Network Planning at Azul.

About Azul

Azul S.A. (B3: AZUL4, NYSE: AZUL) is Brazil’s largest airline in number of flights and cities served, an average of 900 flights per day, to mor than 160 destinations. With an operational fleet of more than 160 aircraft and mor than 14,000 crew members, Azul has more than 300 direct routes. In 2022, Azul was voted the most punctual airline in the world, according to the OnTime Performance-OTP Review report by Cirium -the world’s leading reference for operational data in the industry. In addition, in 2020, it received the award for best airline in the world by TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice, being the only Brazilian company to receive both recognitions. For more information, visit www.voeazul.com.br/ri.

About Grupo Euroairlines

Grupo Euroairlines (www.euroairlines.es) was born in Spain in 2000 as a commercial air transport operator. Today it is an Aeronautical Group that distinguishes itself by also offering distribution services to other airlines through its IATA Q4-291 plate with the support of leading travel agencies and GDS in more than 60 markets. Euroairlines is headquartered in Madrid (Spain) and has offices in New York, Miami, Cancun, Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Bogota, Lima, Sao Paulo and Santiago de Chile, as well as other European capitals. In addition, Grupo Euroairlines provides commercial, BPO and consulting services.