Flight cancellations and delays after coup blockades decrease this Wednesday (2)

On the third day of coup blockades on roads and roads in Brazil, airports still suffer from delayed and canceled flights. On the morning of this Wednesday (2), however, airports located in cities where anti-democratic protests took place registered a decrease in affected flights.

Guarulhos airport, in the metropolitan region of São Paulo, recorded only nine flights canceled on this All Souls Day until 9 pm, according to GRU Airport, the concessionaire that manages the location. Between Monday (31) and Tuesday (1), this number reached 45. During this period, the Hélio Smidt highway, which gives access to the international airport, was blocked by protesters. This Wednesday, the road was clear.

Although the scammers have already been dispersed in the region, the concessionaire advises passengers to check the status of their flights with the airlines.

At around 5 pm, the portal at Congonhas airport, in the capital of São Paulo, reported the cancellation of two flights, both from Latam. One that would depart from Rio de Janeiro and another that would do the opposite. Another flight, also departing from Rio de Janeiro, was expected to be delayed for at least one hour.

At Viracopos airport, in Campinas (SP), 11 flights had been canceled this Wednesday, until 10 am, as informed in the flight panel available on the website. This Tuesday, there were blocks on the Anhanguera and Santos Dumont highways, which give access to the airport.

At the Tenente Coronel Aviador César Bombonato airport, in Uberlândia (MG), nine flights were canceled this morning. Nearby roads had also been blocked by the demonstrations.

In total, 55 flights from airports managed by Infraero (Empresa Brasileira de Infraestrutura Airport) were canceled and four were delayed this morning.

In a note published on the website, Latam informs that its operations are proceeding normally, with some occasional impacts, and that the arrival time at the airports may be longer. “That’s why we recommend that, before leaving home, passengers check the status of their flight on latam.com and head to the airport as far in advance as possible”, he reports.

Sought by the report, Gol says that, due to the blockade of important roads in the country, its operation may be affected in some airports. The company also advises customers to check the status of their flight before leaving home, through the website, and to schedule their arrival at the departure airport at least three hours before departure time.

“To make the trip even easier, the company suggests that check-in be done through the website or app, to avoid queues and save time. If there is a need to reschedule trips, customers can contact the Service Center: 0300-115 2121.”

In reply to Sheet, Azul reported that, due to roadblocks and highways, it had to cancel flight AD 1555 (Sinop-Viracopos), this Wednesday. “Azul continues to monitor the situation and reinforces that the customers of the canceled flight were re-accommodated and received all the necessary assistance from the local Azul team, as provided for in Anac’s resolution 400”, he concludes.