“The two are complementary,” Irarrazaval argued. “Gol has very good coverage in major cities, while Azul has better reach in smaller cities in the country.” ...

The merger of Brazilian airlines Gol and Azul, planned by the Brazilian government, has received widespread support, making it a watershed moment for the country’s beleaguered aviation industry.

Brazilian airlines are enjoying a boost as fans from all over the country fly to Rio de Janeiro ahead of a free Lady Gaga ...

GRAND CAYMAN—Although Brazilian operator Azul cut a dozen cities in March, it remains bullish on its proposed combination with GOL to quickly build scale. Azul and its subsidiary Azul Conecta ...