KLM's unplanned 'trip to nowhere'
A cracked windshield led to a decision to return to base and change planes.
Brazil
Brazil's GOL first to fly 737 Max again
Brazil's #1 domestic carrier is the world's first to get its 737 Max planes back into commercial service.
Europe taking its own look at MAX
Europe has started its independent testing of the Boeing 737 MAX prior to its return to service in the coming months.
Praia Farol de Bahia, Salvador, Brazil (Where Gumbo Was #334)
Join Jonathan L on a visit to Salvador, Brazil, a center for Afro-Brazilian culture because of its early history as a slave trade port.
TAP adds free stopovers in Brazil
Following up on a popular program that allows passengers free stopovers in Lisbon, TAP will let travelers add a second Brazil destination to their trips.
Salvador, Brazil: A Tale of Two Churches
Jonathan L tells the tale of two churches that share a city, but differ in how, and for whom, they were built.
Norwegian's eye on S. America, denser U.S. routes
Turning its attention from an unsuccessful route to Singapore, Norwegian adds routes from London to Argentina and Brazil.
August 28, 2016: Minas Gerais’ Colonial Cities (Brazil)
In the hills of Minas Gerais, 500 km NW of Rio de Janeiro, this area produced more than half of the gold of the whole world between the 17th and 19th centuries!
Horses 'flying down to Rio' for Olympics
Equine travelers, competitors in Olympic equestrian events, need special arrangements to fly in from all over.
July 24, 2016: Brasilia’s Stunning Architecture (Brazil)
Grand Escapades shares the fascinating architecture of Brasilia, Brazil, a UNESCO World Heritage city.
June 26, 2016: Brazil: On The Trails Of The Jaguar In The Pantanal
Grand Escapes shares some of the amazing wildlife you'll encounter in Brazil's unique Pantanal wetlands, including the elusive jaguar.
New ties for JetBlue and TAP, as TAP expands
TAP sets new JFK and Boston routes from Lisbon, and signs up with JetBlue to sell each other's tickets to and from 20 JetBlue destinations.
JetBlue forges new ties with Brazil's Azul
A Tale of Three Airlines? Growing links among JetBlue, Azul, TAP, all connected to David Neeleman JetBlue and Azul, the Brazilian airline run by former JetBlue CEO David Neeleman, are hammering out interline agreements that would let passengers...
LAN, TAM to become single airline as LATAM
LAN, originally from Chile, and TAM, from Brazil will now become a single airline under the name LATAM, and will begin merging all their operations, with a 3-year goal of complete integration. The combined airline will continue membership in...
United, Azul link up for Brazil code shares
Azul's colorful livery stands out on the taxiway Photo: JOcchialini Azul, Brazil's #3 airline is #1 in news these days. The airline, controlled by founder David Neeleman, also the founder of JetBlue, has just...