Azul Brazilian Airlines Lands in the US Fort Lauderdale is Carrier's First International Destination From Brazil

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 2, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Azul, Brazil's largest airline by number of cities served, commemorated its first international flight today, landing at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport at 5am. Fort Lauderdale, and the US itself, marks Azul's first international route. The airline's inaugural departure will leave for Sao Paulo/Campinas at 7pm this evening.

Since its debut six years ago on December 15, 2008, Azul has flown more than 100 million customers, changing the face of competition in the Brazilian domestic aviation market. The airline's 145-aircraft fleet currently operates one-third of Brazil's daily departures with more than 850 flights, serving 105 destinations throughout Brazil. From its new $1.5 billion terminal at Sao Paulo/Campinas International Airport, located 60 minutes from the city, Azul conveniently connects to popular destinations including Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Brasilia, Salvador and Iguacu Falls.

"It's with great happiness and deep pride in the accomplishments of our 10,000 crewmembers, that we bring Azul to Fort Lauderdale as our very first international city served," said David Neeleman, Azul's Founder and CEO.

Flights will depart Fort Lauderdale (FLL) at 7pm, arriving the next day at Sao Paulo/Campinas (VCP) at 6:20am. Returning flights leave VCP at 11:27pm, arriving the following day at FLL at 5am.

In two weeks, on December 15, which is also the airline's sixth anniversary, Azul will inaugurate daily service between Orlando International and Sao Paulo/Campinas. Fares for the new services from both Fort Lauderdale and Orlando can be purchased on www.flyazul.com, starting from $888 roundtrip* (including fees and taxes).

 * Fare based on economy class service, for low season. Seats are limited and fare may not be available on all flights. Routes Online