Home » AIRLINE NEWS » LATAM, Gol, Azul, Air Canada, and More Major Airlines Spark Travel Disruptions in Brazil as Over 25 Flights Are Cancelled Affecting São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Toronto, Montreal, Madrid, Brasília, and More Key Routes – New Update You Need to Know
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February 11, 2026
Air travel across Brazil’s busiest metropolitan regions faced serious interruptions as multiple airlines pulled scheduled services from operation. A total of 27 flights were cancelled, affecting departures from São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro and disrupting routes to destinations including São José do Rio Preto, Santa Maria, Goiabeiras, Palmas, Teresina, Curitiba, Rio de Janeiro, Porto Seguro, Recife, Navegantes, Vitória, Brasília, Toronto, Montréal, and Madrid. These Brazil flight cancellations impacted both domestic and international travelers and highlighted growing operational strain across the country’s most critical aviation hubs.
São Paulo Airports See the Highest Concentration of Cancellations
São Paulo’s two major airports—Guarulhos International and Congonhas—accounted for the largest share of cancelled departures. Together, they experienced a mix of short-haul domestic cuts and long-distance international suspensions, contributing heavily to São Paulo flight disruptions.
At São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport, airlines cancelled 11 departures covering regional, domestic, and intercontinental routes. LATAM grounded multiple Airbus A320 and A321 services to São José do Rio Preto, Santa Maria, Goiabeiras, Palmas, and Teresina. Azul cancelled Embraer E190 flights to Curitiba (Afonso Pena International) and Rio de Janeiro’s Santos Dumont.
International operations were also affected. Air Canada cancelled Boeing 787-9 services to Toronto Pearson and Montréal–Trudeau, while Iberia suspended its Airbus A330 flight to Madrid-Barajas, temporarily reducing long-haul connectivity from Brazil’s largest hub.
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Congonhas: Business Routes Hit by Repeated Cancellations
São Paulo–Congonhas Airport recorded eight cancelled departures, most of them on high-frequency domestic routes. Gol cancelled multiple Boeing 737 and 737 MAX services linking Congonhas with Rio de Janeiro/Galeão and Santos Dumont, along with flights to Recife, Porto Seguro, and Navegantes. LATAM also cancelled an Airbus A320 flight to Porto Seguro.
Because Congonhas handles dense, tightly scheduled operations, even a limited number of cancellations can quickly disrupt aircraft rotations and onward connections throughout the day.
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Rio de Janeiro Airports Face Parallel Disruptions
Rio de Janeiro’s two main airports were also affected, compounding the strain on Brazil’s core air corridor. These Rio de Janeiro airport cancellations further weakened the high-volume travel link between Rio and São Paulo.
At Galeão International Airport, Gol cancelled three departures to São Paulo–Congonhas, Viracopos International Airport, and Vitória (Goiabeiras). Santos Dumont Regional Airport saw five cancelled departures, most of them focused on the Congonhas shuttle. Gol cancelled three Boeing 737 and 737-800 flights to São Paulo–Congonhas, while LATAM cancelled two Airbus A319 services to Brasília and Congonhas.
Airlines and Aircraft Types Most Affected
The bulk of the disruption came from LATAM Gol Azul cancellations, primarily involving narrowbody aircraft such as the Airbus A319, A320, A321, and Boeing 737 family. These aircraft form the backbone of Brazil’s domestic network, making their absence especially disruptive. International carriers were also impacted, with Air Canada and Iberia cancelling widebody services that are more difficult to replace on short notice.
Overview of All Cancelled Flights
Departure AirportAirlineFlightAircraftDestinationGuarulhos (SBGR)LATAMTAM3836A320São José do Rio PretoGuarulhos (SBGR)Air CanadaACA97B789MontréalGuarulhos (SBGR)Air CanadaACA91B789TorontoGuarulhos (SBGR)LATAMTAM3744A321Santa MariaGuarulhos (SBGR)IberiaIBE268A330MadridGuarulhos (SBGR)AzulAZU4826E190CuritibaGuarulhos (SBGR)LATAMTAM3330A321GoiabeirasGuarulhos (SBGR)AzulAZU4193E190Rio de Janeiro (SDU)Guarulhos (SBGR)LATAMTAM3332A320GoiabeirasGuarulhos (SBGR)LATAMTAM3610A320PalmasGuarulhos (SBGR)LATAMTAM3196A321TeresinaCongonhas (SBSP)GolGLO1656B737Rio de Janeiro (GIG)Congonhas (SBSP)GolGLO1052B738Rio de Janeiro (SDU)Congonhas (SBSP)GolGLO1440B738Porto SeguroCongonhas (SBSP)GolGLO1960B38MRecifeCongonhas (SBSP)GolGLO1040B738Rio de Janeiro (SDU)Congonhas (SBSP)LATAMTAM4704A320Porto SeguroCongonhas (SBSP)GolGLO1354B738NavegantesCongonhas (SBSP)GolGLO1227B737Rio de Janeiro (SDU)Galeão (SBGL)GolGLO1347B737São Paulo (CGH)Galeão (SBGL)GolGLO1992B738ViracoposGaleão (SBGL)GolGLO1934B738GoiabeirasSantos Dumont (SBRJ)GolGLO1009B738São Paulo (CGH)Santos Dumont (SBRJ)GolGLO1047B738São Paulo (CGH)Santos Dumont (SBRJ)GolGLO1301B737São Paulo (CGH)Santos Dumont (SBRJ)LATAMTAM3789A319BrasíliaSantos Dumont (SBRJ)LATAMTAM3905A319São Paulo (CGH)
Passenger and Industry Impact
For travelers, the cancellations likely resulted in rebookings, missed connections, and crowding at alternate airports such as Viracopos. Business passengers on shuttle routes and leisure travelers heading to coastal destinations were among the most affected.
From an industry perspective, the pattern across Guarulhos Congonhas Galeão flights points to system-wide pressure rather than isolated disruptions. Aircraft availability, crew scheduling, and tightly packed timetables can quickly compound problems when even a small number of flights are removed.
A Snapshot of System-Wide Pressure
Taken together, these events show how interconnected Brazil’s aviation network has become. The 27 cancelled departures stretched across domestic, regional, and international services, reinforcing how quickly Brazil aviation delays can cascade through major hubs. As demand remains concentrated in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, maintaining operational stability at these airports will be essential to limiting future Brazil flight cancellations.
