Several passengers were disrupted in Brazil today as 66 flight delays and 17 total cancellations were recorded today across five major Brazilian airports: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, and Brasília. The most affected airline was GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (1 cancellation, 31 delays), followed by LATAM Brasil (7 cancellations, 11 delays), Delta Air Lines (4 cancellations, 1 delay), and American Airlines (4 cancellations, 1 delay). Other airlines experiencing operational impact included Air Canada (3 delays), British Airways (1 delay), Qatar Airways (1 delay), Azul Brazilian Airlines (3 delays), Copa Airlines (1 delay), Iberia (1 delay), JetSMART (1 delay), and Aerolineas Argentinas (3 delays).
Airports affected were São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (34 delays, 10 cancellations), Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport (17 delays, 4 cancellations), Santos Dumont Airport (1 delay, 2 cancellations), Salvador–Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (8 delays, 1 cancellation), and Brasília–Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (6 delays, 0 cancellations).
The highest disruption volume was recorded in São Paulo, followed by Rio de Janeiro, while Salvador and Brasília experienced comparatively lighter operational impact.
- Updated today: 66 delays and 17 cancellations were reported across five major Brazilian airports.
- São Paulo–Guarulhos recorded the highest disruption volume with 44 total affected flights.
- Rio de Janeiro’s two airports combined for 24 total disruptions.
- GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes recorded the highest number of delays nationwide (31).
- LATAM Brasil recorded the highest number of cancellations nationwide (7).
- U.S.-linked delays were limited to 4 flights across all airports.
- Brasília recorded delays only, with zero cancellations.
Most Affected Airports
São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport
São Paulo–Guarulhos reported 34 delays and 10 cancellations, the highest of all five airports. Major contributors included LATAM Brasil and GOL, while Delta Air Lines and American Airlines also recorded cancellations.
Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport
Rio–Galeão recorded 17 delays and 4 cancellations. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines accounted for all cancellations, while GOL led in delays.
Santos Dumont Airport
Santos Dumont experienced 1 delay and 2 cancellations, both cancellations attributed to LATAM Brasil.
Salvador–Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport
Salvador recorded 8 delays and 1 cancellation, primarily involving GOL operations.
Brasília–Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport
Brasília reported 6 delays, with GOL and LATAM Brasil responsible for the recorded delays.
Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and Delays
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes
GOL recorded 1 cancellation and 31 delays, making it the airline with the highest delay volume nationwide. Operational pressure was concentrated in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, and Brasília.
LATAM Brasil
LATAM Brasil reported 7 cancellations and 11 delays, with the majority of cancellations occurring in São Paulo and Santos Dumont.
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines recorded 4 cancellations and 1 delay, with cancellations split between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
American Airlines
American Airlines reported 4 cancellations and 1 delay, with operational impact concentrated in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Azul Brazilian Airlines
Azul recorded 3 delays and no cancellations, primarily in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
What Can Affected Passengers Do?
- Check airline websites or mobile apps for real-time status updates.
- Reconfirm rebooking options immediately after cancellation notifications.
- Contact customer service for meal vouchers or accommodation eligibility.
- Arrive early at airports during disruption periods.
- Monitor connecting flights if traveling through São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro.
- Keep documentation of delays for potential compensation claims.
Overview of Flight Cancellations And Delays
Flight disruptions today were concentrated in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, with secondary impact observed in Salvador and Brasília. The most affected airlines included GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, LATAM Brasil, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Azul Brazilian Airlines. International carriers such as Air Canada, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Iberia, and Copa Airlines experienced limited delay activity but no widespread cancellations.
In São Paulo, disruption levels were the highest nationwide, accounting for over half of all recorded delays. Rio de Janeiro, across both Galeão and Santos Dumont airports, contributed a combined 24 disruptions. Salvador experienced moderate delay pressure, while Brasília remained comparatively stable with only delays and no cancellations.
Overall, operational impact remained concentrated among domestic Brazilian carriers, particularly GOL and LATAM Brasil, while U.S.-linked disruptions remained limited in scope.
Source: Different airports and FlightAware
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