Azul eyes regional, international expansion
Azul plans to expand its regional and international route network to potentially 35 new cities in coming years, the carrier said March 26. Azul’s 2018 guidance forecasts the opening of 8 to 10 new destinations this year alone; the airline launched service to 2 Argentinian cities—Rosario and Cordoba—this past weekend, March 24. Azul is looking at 25 specific new cities located in 17 of Brazil’s 26 states. “The vast majority of the markets will be served by ATR 72-600 turboprops, which have capacity for up to 70 passengers and are best-suited for short-haul flights,” Azul said. “Azul is the only airline in the country that focuses on the development of the aviation market in all regions of Brazil, taking air service to places where it does not exist,” Azul chief revenue officer Abhi Shah said. <br/>
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Azul eyes regional, international expansion
Azul plans to expand its regional and international route network to potentially 35 new cities in coming years, the carrier said March 26. Azul’s 2018 guidance forecasts the opening of 8 to 10 new destinations this year alone; the airline launched service to 2 Argentinian cities—Rosario and Cordoba—this past weekend, March 24. Azul is looking at 25 specific new cities located in 17 of Brazil’s 26 states. “The vast majority of the markets will be served by ATR 72-600 turboprops, which have capacity for up to 70 passengers and are best-suited for short-haul flights,” Azul said. “Azul is the only airline in the country that focuses on the development of the aviation market in all regions of Brazil, taking air service to places where it does not exist,” Azul chief revenue officer Abhi Shah said. <br/>
