Air Azul is a small airline based in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais. The company offers domestic flights departing from Carlos Prates Airport in Belo Horizonte and Brasília International Airport in the capital, Brasília.
Air Azul flies on a single plane: the EMB 711ST Corisco. This aircraft has a capacity of 3 to 4 passengers with a crew of two and is ideal for short haul flights.
The company faced economic difficulties due to the difficulty of being able to compete in the Brazilian aviation industry. However, the small airline still continues to serve the local population.
Air Azul is a Brazilian airline and operates flights mainly to Sao Paulo and other Brazilian cities. The company was formerly known as Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras and was founded in 2008.
Air Azul operates as a low-budget airline and offers passengers a single class rather than travel classes to keep tickets cheap. In addition, passengers may pay additional fees for extra services such as seat selection, baggage handling and catering.
Air Azul's fleet consists of modern aircraft, including the Airbus A320neo and Embraer E195-E2. These aircraft have features that provide high fuel efficiency and less carbon emissions. In addition, Air Azul is known for its high levels of customer satisfaction and was awarded the "World's Best Low Budget Airline" by Skytrax.