Multiple Airlines Suspend 18 Flights in Brazil, Affecting Major Cities
Brazil has experienced extensive air travel disruptions as GOL Linhas, LATAM, and Azul Brazilian Airlines suspended 18 flights. The disruptions led to significant delays and affected major Brazilian cities, including Belo Horizonte, Brasília, São Paulo, and Curitiba. Passengers traveling to and from these cities faced travel interruptions, with multiple flights impacted simultaneously. The airlines acted in coordination, causing large-scale schedule changes across the country. Authorities and airlines are monitoring the situation and adjusting schedules to minimize ongoing disruptions.
Was your flight affected?
Travelers in Brazil have encountered major disruptions after GOL Linhas, LATAM, and Azul Brazilian Airlines temporarily suspended 18 flights. This incident has caused a ripple effect across some of the nation's most important urban hubs. Among the affected cities are Belo Horizonte, Brasília, São Paulo, and Curitiba, all of which have seen numerous flights delayed or canceled due to the collective actions of the airlines.
The disruptions have led to significant interruptions in passenger itineraries, with delays and cancellations impacting both departing and arriving flights. Although the specific reasons behind these suspensions were not described, the scale of the disruption suggests coordinated operational challenges facing the affected carriers.
Authorities and airline representatives are engaged in resolving the travel inconvenience, with ongoing efforts to update flight schedules and managing passenger rebooking logistics. Passengers are encouraged to monitor airline updates for real-time changes. The scale of this event is expected to have cascading effects on domestic and connecting international travelers passing through the key impacted airports.
While the exact cause of the disruption remains unclear, the situation highlights the vulnerability of air travel to abrupt operational changes, especially when multiple carriers are involved. Efforts continue to be made by all parties to alleviate inconvenience for travelers, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
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When your flight's disrupted, you have rights. Most passenger protection laws cover the following:
Rerouting or refund
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Food and essential care
Providing food and drinks is a basic right under many regulations. Typically after a delay of a few hours.
Accommodation
Some passenger rights say the airline must provide accommodation when your journey is delayed overnight.
Compensation
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This advice is provided to help you if your flight is delayed or canceled. However, the exact care and compensation you are entitled to will depend on your specific circumstances and flight.
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Quick facts
Disruption:
Delays and Cancellations
Cause:
Other
Compensation:
Could be eligible for €250 - €600 compensation
Flights affected:
18
Status:
Current disruption
Airlines affected:
GOL Linhas, LATAM, Azul Brazilian Airlines
Airports affected:
Belo Horizonte, Brasília, São Paulo, Curitiba
Checked by:
Alice Mariscotti-Wyatt
Date updated:
October 23, 2025