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Azul reaches interline agreement with Euroairlines Group for global route distribution
The Brazilian company will be able to sell its routes in the more than 50
BSPs that make up the group’s distribution network
Madrid, September 3, 2024. The Brazilian airline Azul Linhas Aéreas has entrusted the Euroairlines Group with the organization of the distribution of its routes. The agreement signed between the two companies will allow the Brazilian airline to distribute on a wide network in more than 50 countries through the Spanish airline’s IATA Q4-291 plate and connect its more than 160 routes with those of other partners of the Spanish group.
This collaboration will enhance Azul’s presence in the global market and position the Spanish company as a leader in distribution in South America.
Azul currently operates more than 150 domestic routes in Brazil and seven to international destinations, such as Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Lisbon and Paris. It transports more than 28 million passengers per year, operates more than 27,000 flights per month and was chosen by Tripadvisor as the best airline in the world in 2020.
The company was born in Campinas (Brazil) in December 2008, when it launched two flights to Salvador de Bahia and Porto Alegre. It currently offers commercial flights, cargo and shipments and Azul Conecta, a more exclusive service for aircraft of up to 9 passengers that offers rental, training to other airlines in Cessna Grand Caravan and aeronautical consultancy.
Antonio López-Lázaro, CEO of Euroairlines Group, values the alliance very positively and praises the Brazilian airline’s business model. “We are very proud to be able to contribute to the leading airline in Brazil having a greater presence in the world thanks to our distribution network,” explains López-Lázaro. Guillermo López-Lázaro, Market, Channels & Cargo Managing Director, highlights the Brazilian airline’s business model. “It has a modern and attractive business model adapted to new passenger demands, which in 15 years has made it a leader and an example of growth in Brazil and transatlantic operations”, adds the Director of Markets and Channels of the Spanish company.
“Connectivity has always been part of Azul’s DNA, and the partnership with the Euroairlines Group has emerged as part of a larger movement of the company, which is to use this feature to increase our international presence. We are offering our customers more destination options with the quality and experience that are already part of our brand”, said Andre Mercadante, Director of Alliances and Network Planning at Azul.
About Azul
Azul S.A. (B3: AZUL4, NYSE: AZUL) is Brazil’s largest airline in number of flights and cities served, an average of 900 flights per day, to mor than 160 destinations. With an operational fleet of more than 160 aircraft and mor than 14,000 crew members, Azul has more than 300 direct routes. In 2022, Azul was voted the most punctual airline in the world, according to the OnTime Performance-OTP Review report by Cirium -the world’s leading reference for operational data in the industry. In addition, in 2020, it received the award for best airline in the world by TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice, being the only Brazilian company to receive both recognitions. For more information, visit www.voeazul.com.br/ri.
About Grupo Euroairlines
Grupo Euroairlines (www.euroairlines.es) was born in Spain in 2000 as a commercial air transport operator. Today it is an Aeronautical Group that distinguishes itself by also offering distribution services to other airlines through its IATA Q4-291 plate with the support of leading travel agencies and GDS in more than 60 markets. Euroairlines is headquartered in Madrid (Spain) and has offices in New York, Miami, Cancun, Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Bogota, Lima, Sao Paulo and Santiago de Chile, as well as other European capitals. In addition, Grupo Euroairlines provides commercial, BPO and consulting services.
Euroairlines Group consolidates its leadership in the Caribbean market thanks to an alliance with Surinam Airways
Euroairlines Group consolidates its leadership in the Caribbean market thanks to an alliance with Surinam Airways
The Caribbean airline, which operates scheduled, charter and special cargo flights, will be able to offer its services in the more than 50 BSPs where the Spanish group is present
Madrid, July 23, 2024. Surinam Airways has chosen Euroairlines Group to manage the distribution of all its routes. Both parties have signed a partnership agreement that will give Surinam Airways access to a wide network of travel agencies, OTAs, aggregators and consolidators in more than 50 countries through Euroairlines Group’s IATA Q4-291 plate, in addition to the important regional and transatlantic network that the Spanish airline has. This collaboration will strengthen the presence of Surinam Airways in the global market and consolidate Euroairlines Group as a leading distribution company in the Caribbean area.
Surinam Airways currently connects Paramaribo six times a week with key Caribbean and European destinations such as Miami, Amsterdam and Georgetown, to which it offers five routes a week. It also offers less frequent routes to Aruba, Barbados, Curacao and Belem.
The company was founded in Paramaribo (Suriname) in 1962 with the aim of connecting the country’s capital by air with the second largest city, Moengo. It soon began to operate international flights thanks to a pool agreement with other airlines. Its portfolio of services includes scheduled flights, charter flights and cargo transport, including live animals, dangerous goods and refrigerated cargo. It is currently controlled by the country’s government and is the national airline.
Antonio López-Lázaro, CEO of Euroairlines, and Guillermo López-Lázaro, Markets, Channels & Cargo Managing Director, have valued the agreement as a sign of the company’s exponential growth. “We are very proud of this alliance with Surinam Airways, as it strengthens our presence in the airline distribution sector in the Caribbean”, Antonio López-Lázaro explains. “Our partner is well established in the region and it is only a matter of time before it consolidates globally thanks to our worldwide network of sales agents”, Guillermo López-Lázaro adds.
Captain Steven Gonesh, CEO of Surinam Airways, adds that this agreement marks a significant milestone in their effort to expand their network and offer the passengers more travel options. “By collaborating with Euroairlines, we are not only enhancing connectivity but also ensuring that our customers enjoy seamless travel experiences with greater convenience and comfort”. “We look forward to the mutual benefits this partnership will bring and are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for both our companies”, explains Gonesh.
About Euroairlines Group
Euroairlines (www.euroairlines.es) was founded in Spain in 2000 as a commercial air transport operator. Today it is an airline that distinguishes itself by also offering distribution services to other airlines through its IATA Q4-291 plate with the support of leading travel agencies and GDS in more than 50 markets. Euroairlines is headquartered in Madrid (Spain) and has offices in New York, Miami, Cancun, Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Bogota, Lima, Sao Paulo and Santiago de Chile, as well as other European capitals.
About Surinam Airways
Surinam Airways (www.flyslm.com) was born in Paramaribo (Suriname) in 1962 to connect the capital with another of the country’s most important cities, Moengo. Following an alliance with Dutch airlines KLM and ALM, it began international operations in 1964 with flights between Paramaribo and Curacao, with stopovers in Georgetown and Port of Spain. Following Suriname’s independence, Suriname first operated a flight entirely by Suriname. The airline is publicly owned. It is based in Paramaribo, the country’s capital, and has offices in Amsterdam and Miami as well as sales agents in Curacao, Aruba, Barbados, Belém y Guyana.
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