In Brazil, unlike Europe and the USA, many airlines are gradually increasing the frequency of domestic flights within the country, but this should not be allowed, as the coronavirus is on the rise in the country.
According to this week's editorial Veja Magazine, The sector was one of the first to feel the coronavirus crisis and saw a decrease in the frequency of landings and takeoffs fall to 90% in March and April.
As we saw last Wednesday, the head of state, Jair Bolsonaro, included interstate and international passenger transport as one of the essential activities.
In other words, even if governors or mayors issue social distancing decrees to block sectors, the services included in the Union's list can continue to operate.
Airlines start increasing frequency
This week, Gol announced that it will resume operations on the Rio-São Paulo air bridge from the 3rd, with flights between Santos Dumont (RJ) and Congonhas (SP) airports.
We know that since March 28, Gol has suspended flights from Congonhas, operating only from Guarulhos International Airport for departures in São Paulo and Galeão, in Rio. Since April 23, Azul has been increasing the offer of flights throughout the country.
Airlines new normal
There is a great expectation of a slight increase in demand in the market, the company is expanding its operations in the region with the highest population density in Brazil, the Southeast, creating complementary routes to the traditional network.
The Santos Dumont-Congonhas air bridge, which was temporarily suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic, will have flights that will provide convenience to those who need to disembark at more central points in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.”
According to the information provided by the airlines, the new flights will have two return flights during the week and one on Sundays, starting on May 24. There will also be flights to Brasília. At Santos Dumont, the company will also offer flights to Vitória and Porto Alegre.
But the truth is that airlines have a big challenge ahead.
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Source: Veja Magazine