Published on December 27, 2025
Brazil faces new travel turmoil as LATAM Brasil, GOL, Azul, Delta, American and more airlines suffer over 150 flights cancellations and delays, impacting São Paulo–Guarulhos, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Recife, and others. The most affected airlines included LATAM Brasil (70 delays), GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (55 delays), and Azul Brazilian Airlines (9 delays), while Delta Air Lines (2 cancellations) and American Airlines (1 cancellation) accounted for all confirmed cancellations. On the airport side, GRU itself recorded 78 delays and 2 cancellations, making it the primary bottleneck, with notable spillover impacts seen at Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) in Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG), Guararapes International Airport (REC), and Porto Seguro Airport (BPS). Despite the scale of disruption, only three delayed flights were connected to the United States, highlighting that today’s operational stress remained largely regional.

• Update today: 151 delays and 3 cancellations were recorded at São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport, marking one of the most delay-heavy operational days at the hub.
• LATAM Brasil and GOL together accounted for over 80% of all recorded delays, underlining the domestic concentration of disruptions.
• All cancellations were linked to Delta Air Lines and American Airlines, with no other carriers reporting canceled flights.
• GRU, AEP, GIG, REC, and BPS emerged as the most affected connected airports by delay volume.
• US-linked disruptions remained minimal, with just 3 delayed flights involving US routes.

Most Affected Connected Airports

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport

The epicenter of today’s disruption, GRU logged 78 delays and 2 cancellations, amplifying knock-on effects across domestic and international networks.

Jorge Newbery Airport

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AEP recorded 5 delayed flights, making it one of the most impacted international connections from São Paulo.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

With 3 delays, GIG reflected the spread of disruption along Brazil’s busiest air corridor.

Guararapes International Airport

REC experienced 5 delays, signaling notable impacts on northeastern Brazil routes.

Porto Seguro Airport

BPS saw 4 delayed flights, representing a high proportion of affected leisure-oriented services.

Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and Delays

LATAM Brasil

The carrier recorded 70 delayed flights, the highest of any airline today.

GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes

GOL followed closely with 55 delays, reflecting significant operational strain.

Azul Brazilian Airlines

Azul reported 9 delays, contributing to the domestic-heavy disruption profile.

Delta Air Lines

Delta accounted for 2 of the 3 total cancellations recorded today.

American Airlines

American Airlines reported 1 cancellation and 1 delay, completing the list of canceled operations.

How Travellers Were Impacted at Major Airports

• Passengers faced extended waiting times due to cascading delays across connected routes.
• Tight connections became harder to meet, particularly for domestic transfers through GRU.
• Airline schedules showed irregular spacing, increasing uncertainty around departure times.
• Travellers were required to monitor flight status updates frequently as delays evolved.
• Airport congestion led to crowded terminals during peak movement windows.

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Overview of Flight Cancellations

Flight cancellations today remained limited in number but concentrated among specific carriers and airports. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines were the only airlines to cancel flights, with cancellations primarily affecting São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport and its long-haul connections. While GRU recorded multiple references as the main affected hub, secondary impacts were also noted at Jorge Newbery Airport and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport, where delays outnumbered outright cancellations. Overall, the operational picture was defined far more by widespread delays than by cancellations, with GRU, AEP, GIG, and REC repeatedly emerging as the most affected airports throughout today’s disruption cycle.
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