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Hundreds Of Travellers Suffer In Brazil Today as LATAM Brasil, GOL, Azul, And Other Airlines Delay 418 And Cancel 28 Flights, Disrupting São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília and More
Published on
February 2, 2026
Hundreds of travellers suffer in Brazil today as LATAM Brasil, GOL, Azul, and others recorded 446 flight disruptions across major Brazilian airports today, comprising 418 delays and 28 cancellations. The most affected airlines by combined delays and cancellations included LATAM Brasil (189 delays, 7 cancellations), GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (98 delays, 14 cancellations), and Azul Brazilian Airlines (59 delays, 9 cancellations). International carriers such as American Airlines (7 delays, 4 cancellations), Delta Air Lines (6 delays), and United Airlines (6 delays, 1 cancellation) were also impacted.
São Paulo (Guarulhos International – 225 delays, 1 cancellation) recorded the highest disruption volume, followed by Rio de Janeiro (Galeão International – 83 delays, 4 cancellations), São Paulo (Congonhas – 41 delays, 11 cancellations), Campinas (Viracopos International – 40 delays, 7 cancellations), and Brasília (Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International – 29 delays, 5 cancellations). Despite not being among the worst affected, popular airlines including LATAM (international), TAP Air Portugal, Air Canada, Lufthansa, and KLM also reported operational delays.
Updated today: Brazil recorded 418 delays and 28 cancellations across five major airports in the latest operational update.
São Paulo–Guarulhos emerged as the most disrupted airport by volume, accounting for more than half of all delays.
Congonhas Airport showed a notably high cancellation-to-delay ratio despite lower overall traffic.
LATAM Brasil, GOL, and Azul collectively accounted for the majority of disruptions nationwide.
Most Affected Airports
São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport
Guarulhos recorded 225 delays and 1 cancellation, making it the single largest contributor to national disruption figures. LATAM Brasil and GOL were the primary sources of delays, alongside multiple affected long-haul international services.
Rio de Janeiro/Galeão International Airport
Galeão logged 83 delays and 4 cancellations, with disruption spread across domestic and international carriers. GOL accounted for most cancellations, while LATAM Brasil and Azul contributed significantly to delays.
São Paulo–Congonhas Airport
Congonhas reported 41 delays and 11 cancellations, marking one of the highest cancellation rates relative to total movements. All disruptions were domestic, reflecting the airport’s short-haul operational profile.
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Viracopos International Airport (Campinas)
Viracopos experienced 40 delays and 7 cancellations, with Azul Brazilian Airlines responsible for the overwhelming majority of both delays and cancellations, consistent with its hub operations at the airport.
Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (Brasília)
Brasília recorded 29 delays and 5 cancellations, with disruptions concentrated among LATAM Brasil and GOL. Overall volumes were lower, but cancellations formed a comparatively larger share of disruptions.
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Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and Delays
LATAM Brasil
LATAM Brasil registered the highest overall disruption volume, with 189 delays and 7 cancellations across multiple airports, particularly Guarulhos, Galeão, Brasília, and Congonhas.
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes
GOL recorded 98 delays and 14 cancellations, making it the airline with the highest number of cancellations nationwide. Disruptions were spread across all major domestic airports.
Azul Brazilian Airlines
Azul logged 59 delays and 9 cancellations, with Viracopos and Congonhas accounting for most of the impact.
American Airlines
American Airlines faced 7 delays and 4 cancellations, primarily at Galeão and Guarulhos, resulting in a high disruption rate relative to its limited schedule.
Delta Air Lines
Delta recorded 6 delays and no cancellations, with impacts concentrated at Guarulhos and Galeão.
United Airlines
United Airlines experienced 6 delays and 1 cancellation, mainly affecting services at Guarulhos and Galeão.
What Can Impacted Passengers Do?
Check flight status frequently through airline apps or airport websites.
Allow additional buffer time for connections and ground transportation.
Reconfirm onward or return flights if traveling on tight schedules.
Contact airlines directly for rebooking or accommodation options.
Monitor baggage delivery updates in case of irregular operations.
Overview of Flight Disruptions
Flight disruptions were largely driven by LATAM Brasil, GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, and Azul Brazilian Airlines, which together accounted for the majority of delays and cancellations nationwide. International carriers including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, and TAP Air Portugal also experienced operational delays, particularly at São Paulo–Guarulhos and Rio de Janeiro–Galeão.
From an airport perspective, São Paulo–Guarulhos, Rio de Janeiro–Galeão, São Paulo–Congonhas, Viracopos (Campinas), and Brasília consistently appeared as the most affected locations, with Guarulhos and Galeão recording repeated high delay volumes. The data indicates that disruptions were predominantly delay-driven, with cancellations more concentrated at domestic-focused airports such as Congonhas and Viracopos.
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Source: Different airports and FlightAware
