Brazil Aviation Hits Record Ahead of Busiest Carnival

Brazil's aviation sector soars to new heights as January 2026 logs a historic 12.37 million air passengers, eclipsing the 2019 peak with 9.3 million domestic and 2.9 million international travelers. Airlines like LATAM, Gol, and Azul add 540,000 seats through infrastructure boosts, fuel tax cuts, and expanded regional links to hubs in São Paulo, Brasília, and Recife.