United Airlines and Azul Brazilian Airlines announced a new long-term into a strategic partnership, offering Brazilians access to destinations in United’s worldwide route network and enabling U.S. customers to fly conveniently to popular cities in Brazil.
United will spend $100 million to acquire a 5 percent stake in Azul, Brazil’s third-largest airline. The collaboration will include codesharing and reciprocal frequent-flyer loyalty program benefits.
Subject to government approval, United plans to place its code on Azul flights from Sāo Paulo Guarulhos to key destinations throughout Brazil as well as on Azul’s Airbus A330 flights from Sāo Paulo Campinas to Florida’s Fort Lauderdale International Airport. In return, Azul will place its code on United flights throughout North America and the Caribbean.
“Brazil is an important market in United’s global route network and this partnership with Azul further strengthens our ties to the region,” said Jim Compton, vice chairman and chief revenue officer, United Airlines. “Together we will offer our mutual customers more choice and convenience when traveling to and from destinations across Brazil.”
United currently operates five daily flights to Brazil from its hubs at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport.
Azul serves more destinations in Brazil than any other Brazilian carrier, offering more than 900 daily flights to more than 100 destinations with a fleet of 145 aircraft.
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